Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Human-in-the-Loop Functionality
You can take over the browser at any time. This is very useful if the AI cannot solve a 'captcha', close intrusive 'popups', or when encountering security steps that require human input.
Geographic Limits & Stability
Currently, Operator is only available to users in the US. Since it is still in 'super research mode', you may experience bugs or slow performance (taking several minutes) while the AI navigates.
Dynamic AI Interaction
Sometimes Operator will ask follow-up questions such as the number of guests, check-in dates, or budget. If it doesn't ask, the AI will make decisions based on the initial context provided in your prompt.
Prompts
Hotel Search Prompt Example
Target:
ChatGPT Operator
Find a hotel next weekend in NYC
Step by Step
How to Access and Use OpenAI Operator
- Log in to your ChatGPT Pro account.
- Click on the 'Operator' menu located in the ChatGPT left panel.
- If the menu isn't visible, go directly to operator.chatgpt.com to check your account's access status.
- Select a task category such as 'Travel', or type your own hotel search prompt in the chat box.
- Click the 'Send' icon to start the AI agent session.
- Watch the left panel, which displays the 'reasoning model' format to see the AI's step-by-step thought process.
- Monitor the built-in browser opened by Operator to see the AI navigate the web automatically.
- Let the AI perform tasks such as filtering hotel options or searching for specific information on websites.
- Click anywhere inside the browser window to 'Take Over' control if the AI gets stuck or if you need to complete a payment process.
