OpenAI announces Operator, a computer-use agent that can browse and interact with websites

OpenAI/ChatGPT agent (formerly Operator)

OpenAI announced Operator, an AI agent capable of autonomously performing web browsing tasks like filling forms, scheduling appointments, and placing orders. Released as a limited-access research preview to ChatGPT Pro subscribers ($200/month) in February 2025, it combined GPT-4o's vision with reinforcement learning to interact with graphical interfaces.

• Autonomously performs web browsing tasks including forms, orders, scheduling, and information retrieval
• Uses GPT-4o vision combined with reinforcement learning to understand and interact with interfaces
• Available in dedicated browser window visible to users for oversight
• Limited initially to ChatGPT Pro tier, with plans to expand to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users