OpenAI Launches “Operator” AI Agent Tool, Available to ChatGPT Pro Users Worldwide

Operator Global Rollout
On February 21, OpenAI announced that its "Operator" AI agent tool is being rolled out to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and most countries where ChatGPT is available. This feature was first launched in the U.S. in January of this year and aims to provide users with more convenient task execution services.
Coverage and Usage Restrictions
According to OpenAI, Operator will cover most regions where ChatGPT is already available, except for the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. The tool is primarily aimed at ChatGPT Pro subscribers who pay $200 per month and is currently only available through a dedicated web page. However, the company plans to integrate Operator into all ChatGPT clients in the future for easier access.
Operator’s Features
As an "AI agent" tool, Operator can perform a variety of tasks based on user instructions, such as booking flights, making restaurant reservations, submitting expense reports, or shopping on e-commerce websites. It operates through a separate browser window, allowing users to take control at any time to ensure the tasks are executed as intended. This design offers users greater flexibility and control.
Market Competition and Advantages
Although there are several similar tools on the market, such as Google, Anthropic, and Rabbit, which are also developing AI agents capable of performing similar tasks, these competitors have their limitations. Google's project is still in a waitlist stage, Anthropic’s agent interface is only available via API, and Rabbit’s model is limited to its device users. In contrast, Operator’s global rollout and extensive functionality give it a competitive advantage in the market.
Future Outlook
With the global rollout of Operator, OpenAI’s competitiveness in the AI agent tool field will further increase. In the future, as Operator is integrated into all ChatGPT clients, users will be able to use this powerful tool more conveniently, improving task execution efficiency and convenience.
Conclusion
The "Operator" AI agent tool launched by OpenAI is now available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in multiple countries worldwide. Operator can complete a variety of tasks based on user instructions, operates through a separate browser window, and allows users to take control at any time. Despite similar tools already being available on the market, Operator’s global rollout and extensive functionality give it an edge in the competition. In the future, OpenAI plans to integrate Operator into all ChatGPT clients for an even more convenient user experience.