OpenAI's Autonomous 'Operator' AI Agent Launches in Europe for Pro Subscribers

OpenAI's 'Operator' feature, an autonomous AI agent, has launched in the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. This AI agent, designed to execute tasks independently, is available exclusively to OpenAI Pro subscribers (€200/month). It utilizes a Computer Using Agent (CUA) model, combining GPT-4o's computer vision with reinforcement learning-based reasoning. 'Operator' aims to surpass ChatGPT by proactively performing tasks, marking a significant advancement in AI capabilities. OpenAI envisions agents as a major focus, enhancing AI's ability to handle tasks autonomously.