OpenAI Operator

OpenAI Operator is an AI agent developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously performing tasks through web browser interactions, including filling forms, placing online orders, scheduling appointments, and other repetitive browser-based tasks.^[1][2] It uses OpenAI's advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities.^[3]

OpenAI Operator

Developer(s)	OpenAI
Initial release	January 23, 2025; 3 months ago (2025-01-23)
Type	AI agent
Website	openai.com/index/introducing-operator/

Operator was launched on 23 January 2025.^[4] It was released as a limited-access research preview to Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability.^[5]

Performance and limitations

In benchmark assessments, Operator achieved notable success, scoring 38.1% on OSWorld benchmarks (OS-level tasks) and 58.1% on WebArena benchmarks (web interactions).^[6] However, it has not yet reached human-level accuracy and faces limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows.^[3]

Safety and privacy

OpenAI emphasizes privacy and safety measures within Operator, including stringent data protection protocols and built-in safety checks designed to prevent unauthorized sensitive actions or information misuse.^[3]

Availability

Initially, Operator is only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future.^[6]