OpenAI has introduced a significant new capability within ChatGPT, known as the ChatGPT Agent, designed to handle complex digital tasks from start to finish without constant user input. The rollout has been kept relatively low-profile but is already available to select users, including those on Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans.

The new Agent feature can perform a variety of tasks such as filling out online forms, creating presentations, summarizing documents, and even planning events or meals. By integrating ChatGPT’s various tools like code generation, browsing, data analysis, and file handling, the Agent turns the chatbot into a semi-autonomous assistant capable of managing tasks across multiple steps.

A key aspect of the update is its built-in safety system. The Agent does not perform critical actions—such as accessing private emails or submitting online orders—without clear user consent. It also logs actions for transparency and can be manually reviewed at any time.

Users have praised the innovation for boosting productivity, especially for routine or multi-step tasks. However, some early testers have reported that the Agent occasionally misinterprets instructions or struggles with ambiguous commands, prompting OpenAI to stress that the tool should not be used for high-risk or sensitive operations.

This development marks a major step in the evolution of conversational AI from a passive assistant to an active digital agent, capable of not only generating content but also executing actions. While still in its early stages, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent signals a future where AI can handle entire workflows on behalf of users—carefully, transparently, and with human oversight.