Hey, guess what — OpenAI just dropped a seriously powerful update. ChatGPT now has an agent that doesn’t just chat with you — it can actually perform real-world tasks from start to finish, all on its own.
So what does that mean in practice? Imagine you say, “Summarize my emails, create an agenda for a meeting, and make a competitor analysis presentation.” The agent can do all of that without you lifting a finger — it reads the emails, pulls out the key points, drafts the agenda, and builds the slides. Or you could say, “Plan dinner and order the groceries,” and it’ll find recipes, make a shopping list, search local stores, and place the order.
It works with a full suite of virtual tools: a browser, terminal, APIs, code execution, document creation — even logging into authorized accounts (with your permission). It can fill out forms, navigate websites visually and via text, and create fully editable files.
What’s cool is that this isn’t a collection of disconnected tools — it’s all integrated into one seamless interface. The agent combines previous features like web navigation (from Operator) with deep data analysis, and now it can choose the right tool for the job as it goes, switching between researching and doing on its own.
OpenAI made it clear: the agent doesn’t go rogue. If a task has real-world consequences — like logging into your account or placing an order — it always asks for your permission first. You stay in full control and can pause, adjust, or take over the process at any time.
This feature is currently available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users via a new tool menu in the chat interface. Enterprise and Education customers will get access in the coming weeks.
Honestly, this isn’t just a chatbot anymore — it’s starting to feel like a smart digital coworker. One that can actually take work off your plate, not just talk about it.
Would you trust this kind of AI agent to handle your inbox, create reports, or even make purchases on your behalf?
