OpenAI Reveals New “Operator” AI Agent

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The Gist: OpenAI is developing a new AI agent called “Operator” designed to automate complex tasks like booking travel and writing code with minimal user supervision, slated for a preview release in early 2025.

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“Operator” will be a general-purpose AI agent capable of using a web browser to execute multi-step tasks, available for developers via API.CEO Sam Altman emphasized that agents represent the next big breakthrough in AI, hinting at a shift beyond traditional chatbot models.Google is also in the race with “Project Jarvis,” an AI agent under development to automate tasks on Google Chrome by interacting with web elements.Unlike standard chatbots, AI agents store past interactions and plan future actions, making them more autonomous and efficient at completing repetitive tasks.Image by: Android Police

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