OpenAI is set to release an autonomous AI agent that will be capable of operating computers.
The new AI agent will be able to automate tasks within a web browser. This will help make everyday tasks like booking a holiday to more complex work like writing code more streamlined.
According to reports, the new tool was announced during a staff meeting and will be released in January 2025 initially as a research preview for developers.
OpenAI’s Operator comes hot on the tails of Anthropic who released the Claude 3 model for Computer Use earlier this year.
In this article we’ll tell you all about what Open AI’s Operator Agent is, how to use it and if it's safe.
What Is OpenAI Operator AI Agent?
Open AI’s operator is an AI agent designed to be able to automate tasks whilst surfing the web.
Operator can automate complex tasks, such as writing code as well as streamline admin tasks such as managing emails.
Completing tasks can usually be supervised but is done with minimal human input. This means users can save time and effort, making it easier to focus on getting more important things done.
An AI agent is a program or system that can perform tasks on behalf of a user with minimal input. It can understand the environment it works in, take actions and continuously learn to improve.
How to use the OpenAI Operator?
OpenAI Operator is still in development but expected to be available from January 2025.
The AI Agent will most likely initially launch as a research preview. This means developers and researchers will be able to experiment with and provide feedback. It's not a fully polished, consumer-ready product.
OpenAI typically release their AI agents through their own OpenAI API and will most likely confirm the release date with a press release.
Is OpenAI Operator Safe?
Allowing an AI to manually use your computer may seem to many like something straight out of science fiction.
The idea that an AI could perform tasks like a human is exciting and may allow mundane digital chores to be automated and more complicated projects to be made easier.
However, with this new technology that can interact with anything on your desktop comes understandable concerns about security, privacy, and the potential for unintended consequences.
To mitigate the risk OpenAI must take significant steps to ensure the security of users data and be transparent with the safety protocols in place.
