Not yet. It’s designed to handle repetitive tasks (e.g., form filling), freeing humans for strategic work. OpenAI emphasizes ethical deployment and collaboration with industries to avoid displacement210.

For more details, explore OpenAI’s official demo or partner integrations with platforms like DoorDash and eBay813.

• User Confirmation: It pauses for approval before submitting orders or sensitive actions411.
• Privacy Controls: Users can delete browsing data and opt out of model training9.
• Collaborations: Partnering with platforms like Uber and Instacart ensures compliance with service terms8.

Operator is OpenAI’s autonomous AI agent that performs web-based tasks—like booking reservations or shopping—by interacting with websites as a human would. It uses a dedicated browser to click, type, and scroll, powered by the CUA model, which combines GPT-4o’s vision with advanced reasoning4

The research preview is limited to U.S.-based ChatGPT Pro subscribers ($200/month). OpenAI plans to expand to Plus, Team, and Enterprise tiers later.

Complex Interfaces: Struggles with calendar systems or creating slideshows412.

• Geographic Restrictions: Only available in the U.S. initially610.
• Rate Limits: Caps on daily and concurrent tasks to ensure system stability9.

While rivals like Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Project Mariner offer similar automation, Operator’s vision-based CUA model allows broader website compatibility without API dependencies212. However, its 58% success rate on WebArena benchmarks shows room for growth12.