AI service provider, OpenAI, introduces the ChatGPT Agent, a new personal assistant model
OpenAI, the renowned AI research company, has taken a significant step forward in the realm of conversational AI with the deployment of a new integrated ChatGPT Agent. This groundbreaking development allows the AI to not only converse but actively complete tasks, such as planning menus, purchasing ingredients, analyzing data, and creating documents, all under user oversight and control[1][2][3].
The new ChatGPT Agent combines capabilities from earlier tools like Operator (web interaction) and DeepResearch (data synthesis), enabling seamless completion of multi-step workflows from start to finish without user interruption, unless consent is needed[1][2]. Despite its strong autonomy, users retain ultimate control—ChatGPT asks for permission before taking consequential actions and users can interrupt or stop the agent anytime[2].
The agent is initially available to ChatGPT Pro users, with Plus and Team plans gaining access shortly thereafter. Enterprise and Education users will follow in later weeks. This staged rollout suggests careful monitoring and iterative feature addition[1][2][3].
This development marks a significant step towards AI agents that can act rather than just respond, potentially transforming productivity by automating routine but complex tasks like booking appointments, shopping online, or compiling business presentations. However, early versions are still experimental and may have glitches, so users should oversee its actions carefully[1].
The launch of the new ChatGPT Agent by OpenAI is part of a broader trend of AI agents being developed by companies like Google and Anthropic. This trend towards multifunctional autonomous agents is a significant advancement in AI technology[1].
However, transparency and control issues are potential concerns with the new ChatGPT Agent. OpenAI assures that the agent asks for user permission before any sensitive action and is programmed to refuse suspicious requests, such as bank transfers[1].
Currently, no sponsored recommendations are planned for the agent, leaving the question of monetization for the future open[1]. The development of multifunctional autonomous agents like the ChatGPT Agent is a significant advancement in AI technology, but it also raises important questions about privacy, regulation, and ethical considerations that will need to be addressed moving forward.
[1] OpenAI. (2025). Introducing the Integrated ChatGPT Agent. [Online]. Available: https://openai.com/blog/integrated-chatgpt-agent/ [2] VentureBeat. (2025). OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent: A step towards multifunctional autonomous agents. [Online]. Available: https://venturebeat.com/2025/07/17/openais-new-chatgpt-agent-a-step-towards-multifunctional-autonomous-agents/ [3] TechCrunch. (2025). OpenAI's latest development: An integrated ChatGPT Agent for seamless task completion. [Online]. Available: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/openais-latest-development-an-integrated-chatgpt-agent-for-seamless-task-completion/
- The new ChatGPT Agent, developed by OpenAI, leverages technology such as artificial-intelligence to seamlessly complete multi-step workflows, from planning menus to analyzing data.
- With the integration of capabilities from tools like Operator and DeepResearch, the ChatGPT Agent is part of a broader trend in AI technology, driven by companies like Google and Anthropic, that aim to create multifunctional autonomous agents capable of acting rather than just responding.
