OpenAI says Operator Agent now makes use of the o3 mannequin, which implies it is now considerably higher at reasoning capabilities.
For these unaware, Operator, which remains to be in analysis preview, permits customers to delegate internet duties to the AI agent.
You need to use it to automate repetitive duties, resembling filling varieties and ordering merchandise.
Operator is not precisely new and has been round since January 2025, however solely those that pay for a $200 Professional and Enterprise subscription have entry to it.
I just lately reported that OpenAI is planning to enhance Operator and switch it right into a “very great tool.”
Whereas we’re but to see any significant enhancements to the UX, OpenAI confirmed that it has up to date Operator to o3.
Beforehand, the online Agent used 4o, a non-reasoning fashions to automate duties. With o3, Operator is extra persistent and correct when interacting with the browser.
“Now Operator is extra persistent and correct when interacting with the browser, enhancing general activity success charge. Responses are additionally extra clear, thorough and higher structured,” the corporate famous.
“Operator continues to be accessible as a analysis preview to ChatGPT Professional customers globally. This upgraded mannequin is barely accessible in Operator in ChatGPT.”
Nonetheless, the query stays: would you pay $200 to automate grocery buying and related duties? Most individuals will not, and that is why OpenAI is internally testing new methods to make the instrument extra helpful.
Whereas Operator stays unique to the $200 Professional subscription, OpenAI has plans to launch the function for $20 Plus subscribers sooner or later.