Odaily News OpenAI is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence agent tool code-named "Operator," scheduled for release in January 2025. The tool will be able to automatically perform tasks on a user's computer, such as writing code or booking a trip. According to people familiar with the matter, OpenAI leadership announced at an internal meeting on Wednesday that the tool will be launched as a research preview and open to developers through an API. The plan is part of the AI industry's broader push for the development of "agent" software, which aims to enable AI agents to complete multi-step tasks with minimal supervision. Previously, Anthropic and OpenAI investor Microsoft have also launched similar AI agent tools, and Google is also developing similar products. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted at the direction of "agent" development in a Reddit Q&A last month. (Bloomberg)