OpenAI's Agent Has a Problem: Before It Does Anything Important, You Have to Double-Check It Hasn't Screwed Up
Frank Landymore
created: Jan. 25, 2025, 11:45 a.m. | updated: March 19, 2025, 5:36 p.m.
<p>Behold, "Operator," OpenAI's long-awaited agentic AI model that can use your computer and browse the web for you. It's supposed to work on your behalf, following the instructions it's given like your very own little employee. Or, "your own secretary" might be more apt: OpenAI's marketing materials have focused on Operator performing tasks like booking tickets, restaurant reservations, and creating shopping lists (though the company admits it still struggles with managing calendars, a major productivity task). But there's one small problem: it'll need to ask for confirmation before finishing important tasks, which throws a wrench into the premise of the […]</p>
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