OpenAI Operator

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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]

DeveloperOpenAI
Initial releaseJanuary 23, 2025; 13 months ago (2025-01-23)
SuccessorChatGPT agent
TypeAI agent
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OpenAI Operator
DeveloperOpenAI
Initial releaseJanuary 23, 2025; 13 months ago (2025-01-23)
SuccessorChatGPT agent
TypeAI agent
Websiteopenai.com/index/introducing-operator/
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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

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

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

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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