OpenAI Operator
| OpenAI Operator | |
|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI |
| Initial release | January 23, 2025 |
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| Engine | |
| Successor | ChatGPT agent |
| Type | AI agent |
| Website | openai |
OpenAI Operator was an AI agent developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously performing tasks through web browser interactions, including filling forms, placing online orders, scheduling appointments, and other repetitive browser-based tasks.[1][2] It uses OpenAI's advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities.[3]
Operator was launched on January 23, 2025.[4] It was released as a limited-access research preview to ChatGPT Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability.[5] Operator was deprecated after the release of ChatGPT agent, and shut down on August 31, 2025.[6]
Performance and limitations
[edit | edit source]In benchmark assessments, Operator achieved notable success, scoring 38.1% on OSWorld benchmarks (OS-level tasks) and 58.1% on WebArena benchmarks (web interactions).[7] However, it did not reach human-level accuracy and faced limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows.[3]
Safety and privacy
[edit | edit source]OpenAI emphasized privacy and safety measures within Operator, including stringent data protection protocols and built-in safety checks designed to prevent unauthorized sensitive actions or information misuse.[3]
Availability
[edit | edit source]Initially, Operator was only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future.[7]
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