OpenAI unveils AI agent which can complete tasks on the web autonomously

OpenAI’s new AI agent, Operator, which can complete tasks on the web autonomously for users. Picture: OpenAI

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has unveiled a new AI assistant which can carry out tasks on the internet independently once instructed by the user.

Called Operator, it is what is known as an AI agent – AI tools which can autonomously carry out a specific task given to them by the user.