OpenAI just launched its latest offering that is sure to change computer interface going forward. On Thursday, OpenAI released a research preview of “Operator,” a web automation tool that uses a new AI model called Computer-Using Agent (CUA) to control computers through a visual interface.
A CUA refers to software that operates autonomously to perform tasks or make decisions on behalf of a user or another system. These agents can be designed to automate processes, manage data, and interact with different systems without human intervention.
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In the realm of AI, intelligent agents can use machine learning and natural language processing to understand tasks and carry out complex functions. For instance, virtual assistants like Siri or ChatGPT act as agents, responding to user queries and completing tasks like setting reminders or providing information. These agents are typically designed to understand instructions and carry out actions in real-time.
Another example is autonomous agents used in robotics, where a system makes decisions based on its environment and objectives. These agents use sensors and algorithms to perform actions without needing human control, such as in self-driving cars or automated trading systems.
Overall, the CUAs or computer-using agents enhance efficiency and productivity by automating routine or complex tasks, enabling faster decision-making and reducing the need for constant human supervision. They are widely used across industries, including customer service, robotics, finance, and healthcare, and are increasingly becoming more sophisticated as AI and machine learning technologies evolve.
This new system reportedly performs tasks by viewing and interacting with on-screen elements like buttons and text fields similar to how a human would.
Operator is currently available for ChatGPT Pro subscribers at $200 per month.
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Considering how thousands were affected when ChatGPT reportedly went down yesterday, OpenAI might have a safe bet that this new feature will be well received. According to Downdetector, a website outage tracker, thousands of people reported problems with the AI chatbot early Thursday, citing an outage that lasted over an hour and was later restored in spurts.
According to reports, users attempting to access it were met with a message reading “the web server reported a bad gateway error.”