OpenAI plans to release an AI agent tool codenamed "Operator" in January next year
ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, OpenAI is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence agent tool codenamed "Operator," scheduled for release in January 2025. This tool will be able to automatically perform tasks on users' computers, such as writing code or booking itineraries.
According to insiders, OpenAI's leadership announced in an internal meeting on Wednesday that the tool will be released as a research preview and made available to developers via API. This plan is part of a broader push in the AI industry to develop "agent" software, aimed at allowing AI agents to complete multi-step tasks with minimal supervision. Previously, Anthropic and OpenAI's investor Microsoft also launched similar AI agent tools, and Google is developing similar products.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted at the direction towards "agents" in a Reddit Q&A last month.