OpenAI has launched Operator, an AI agent that can autonomously perform tasks like booking travel, shopping, and making reservations through a dedicated web browser. Initially available to ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S., Operator uses OpenAI’s Computer-Using Agent (CUA) model, which interacts with websites like a human. While it requires user confirmation for sensitive tasks, it still has limitations, struggling with complex interfaces and security barriers like CAPTCHAs. OpenAI is prioritizing safety, restricting high-risk actions like sending emails. This marks OpenAI’s biggest step into AI automation, competing with Google and Anthropic.