The announcement confirms one of two rumors that circled the internet this week. The other was about superintelligence.

OpenAI announced that it is launching a research preview of Operator, an AI agent that can take control of a browser and perform tasks.

The model underpinning Operator is a Computer-Using Agent (CUA) that combines GPT-4o's vision mode to "see" what's on the user's screen through screenshots with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that enable Operator to interact with the screen (clicking buttons, typing, scrolling, etc.).

OpenAI's Operator simplifies tasks like navigating websites and managing online shopping, but it's not foolproof. While it shines in convenience, some tasks demand a level of precision AI can't guarantee.

OpenAI has announced 'Operator,' an AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks autonomously using its own browser. Currently available as a research preview for Pro users in the United States, the tool aims to automate everyday activities such as filling out forms,