OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence with Operator, its autonomous agent capable of navigating the Internet and interacting with websites independently. Following its testing phase in the United States, Operator is now available in Spain and the rest of the European Union for ChatGPT Pro subscribers, marking a significant milestone in the automation of digital tasks.
This advancement brings AI to an unprecedented level, allowing users to carry out tasks on the web without manual intervention. From purchasing products to managing appointments or completing forms, Operator could redefine how we interact with the Internet.
More than a chatbot: Operator acts like a real user on the web
Unlike traditional chatbots, which are limited to responding to questions with text, Operator has the ability to act like a real user on any webpage.
This is made possible by its innovative artificial intelligence model, the Computer-Using Agent (CUA), which allows it to interpret graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and perform actions on the web without the need for APIs or specific configurations.
🔹 Can click on buttons and links
🔹 Type in forms and search fields
🔹 Scroll through web pages and navigate between sections
🔹 Interact with websites as if it were a human
This approach grants it unprecedented versatility, allowing it to operate in digital environments autonomously. Unlike other AI assistants that rely on limited integrations, Operator can adapt to any platform without requiring changes to the original website.
What tasks can Operator perform?
Operator is designed to save time and simplify everyday tasks on the web, enabling users to delegate processes that previously required manual intervention.
Some of its most notable features include:
✅ Data collection: automatically extracts information from websites.
✅ Form automation: completes registrations, surveys, and online processes.
✅ Appointment and reservation management: interacts with service platforms to schedule medical appointments, restaurant reservations, or flights.
✅ Online shopping: adds products to the cart and follows instructions to complete purchases.
✅ Content generation: writes personalized texts, creates images, and responds autonomously.
Thanks to these features, Operator facilitates automation without the need for technical knowledge. Although it operates autonomously, the user maintains control over sensitive tasks like payments, logins, or interactions involving private information.
Privacy and security: Is it safe to use Operator?
An AI’s access to the web raises concerns about privacy and security, especially for tasks involving personal data. OpenAI has implemented several measures to ensure the safe use of Operator:
🔒 Does not store personal data entered in forms
🔒 The user can delete their browsing history with a single click
🔒 Requests manual confirmation for sensitive tasks like payments or logins
🔒 Does not act without explicit user authorization
These mechanisms ensure that the user has full control over Operator’s actions, preventing security risks or exposure of personal information.
Availability and requirements in Spain and Europe
Operator is now available in Spain and the rest of the European Union, as well as in countries of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland).
However, access is limited to users with a paid subscription:
✔️ Only available for ChatGPT Pro
✔️ Coming soon to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise
To access Operator, users must have an active subscription to ChatGPT Pro and be registered with OpenAI with a verified account.
The future of digital automation?
The arrival of Operator represents a radical shift in how we interact with the Internet. By enabling AI to carry out digital tasks autonomously, OpenAI is laying the groundwork for a new era of intelligent assistants.
However, this advancement also poses challenges:
⚠️ To what extent will we rely on AI to navigate the Internet?
⚠️ How will it impact job sectors that depend on manual digital tasks?
⚠️ What regulations will need to be established to ensure responsible use?
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the debate about its impact on society becomes increasingly relevant. Operator is just the beginning of a digital transformation that promises to radically change our relationship with technology.
The question now is: Are we ready for this future?
Source: Artificial Intelligence News