Map/Timeline/operator-launch
JAN 23, 2025 · LAUNCH

OpenAI introduces Operator

Operator
Browser & Automation · OpenAI · Paid

A research preview of a browser-using agent, powered by the Computer-Using Agent model.

Source ↗Operator →

Signal context

OPENAI.COM
Previous signal
First charted signal
Launched
Jan 2025
Continent
Browser & Automation
Status
Active
Runs on
GPT
Recent signals
3

Operator · Chronicle

3
JUL 15, 2026
UpdateAgent mode expands to 40 more countries
JUL 17, 2025
UpdateOperator folds into ChatGPT agent
JAN 23, 2025
LaunchOpenAI introduces Operator

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Field notes

FAQ

What did Operator announce on JAN 23, 2025?

A research preview of a browser-using agent, powered by the Computer-Using Agent model.

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 JAN 23, 2025 via openai.com, the company's official channel. AgentMaps cites the primary source for every charted signal.