OpenAI, known for launching the chatbot trend with ChatGPT two years ago, has introduced a new A.I. tool called Operator. This tool can autonomously perform tasks like grocery shopping and restaurant reservations on the internet, similar to how humans navigate websites. Operator, like ChatGPT, responds to user requests in a chat window, opens a web browser, and carries out actions on websites.
While Operator may make mistakes, it can correct them and learn from its interactions with users and sites. Users are required to provide private information like usernames and passwords for certain tasks. OpenAI clarified that it does not store this information, though it analyzes how the tool interacts with users to train future versions.
Operator is initially available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers, with plans to expand access to other paid services and eventually the free version of ChatGPT. OpenAI aims to further develop and improve Operator over time.
Similar tools by Google and Anthropic have been introduced recently, but Operator stands out for its availability and application of neural network technology. This technology allows Operator to learn from data and patterns in how people use online services, making it a promising tool for various tasks.
OpenAI acknowledges that Operator, like other A.I. technologies, is still in the experimental stage but expects it to evolve and improve in the future. Despite initial limitations, Operator represents a significant advancement in A.I. technology and offers a glimpse into the potential of autonomous systems.