OpenAI has introduced its next evolution in artificial intelligence: ChatGPT Agent—an agentic AI designed not just to talk but to act. This cutting-edge assistant is capable of handling multi-step tasks, from booking your next vacation to creating complex reports, all through simple natural language prompts.
Described by OpenAI as an AI that “carries out tasks using its own virtual computer,” ChatGPT Agent brings together elements from its earlier project Operator, combining them with the conversational power of ChatGPT. It also includes tool integration, web interaction, and code execution to deliver on real-world productivity.
What Can ChatGPT Agent Do?
The capabilities of ChatGPT Agent go far beyond answering questions or writing content. Users can now:
- Reschedule meetings
- Update spreadsheets
- Draft research reports and slides
- Plan and book travel (flights, hotels, itineraries)
- Schedule appointments
- Find and organize data from integrated services like Gmail and GitHub
Essentially, it acts as a digital assistant that understands context, reasons through workflows, and executes them using a simulated computer environment—all based on your instructions.
Built for Complex Workflows
ChatGPT Agent uses a new, unnamed AI model trained on tasks involving tools such as text browsers, code terminals, and visual interfaces. This enables it to fluidly shift between reading, planning, coding, and acting—handling multi-tool operations in a cohesive way.
The AI’s ability to synthesize information and autonomously carry out tasks positions it as a significant leap toward OpenAI’s goal of autonomous digital agents.
Staged Rollout
As part of OpenAI’s typical deployment strategy, the ChatGPT Agent will roll out in phases:
- Available now for ChatGPT Pro users.
- Coming Monday to Plus and Team subscribers.
Eligible users will find a new agent mode in their ChatGPT interface under the tools dropdown.
As automation becomes increasingly central to both personal and professional lives, tools like ChatGPT Agent are signaling the future of AI—where chatbots don’t just assist, they act.