JUL 17, 2025 · UPDATE
Operator folds into ChatGPT agent
Operator
Browser & Automation · OpenAI · Paid
OpenAI unifies Operator's browsing with deep research into a single agent mode inside ChatGPT.
Signal context
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UpdateOperator folds into ChatGPT agent
JAN 23, 2025
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Field notes
FAQWhat did Operator announce on JUL 17, 2025?
OpenAI unifies Operator's browsing with deep research into a single agent mode inside ChatGPT.
What is Operator?
Operator drives its own browser to click, scroll, and fill forms — booking, ordering, and other multi-step web chores — now folded into ChatGPT's agent mode.
Where is the official source for this announcement?
It was published by OpenAI on JUL 17, 2025 via openai.com, the company's official channel. AgentMaps cites the primary source for every charted signal.