OpenAI’s New Agents - The End of an AI Agent Developer?



AI Summary

Summary of OpenAI’s New Agents: Operator and Deep Research

Overview of AI Agents

  • AI agents are LLMs (large language models) that interact with their environment autonomously and can now reason about tasks.

Operator Agent

  • Mimics human actions in a browser (scroll, type, click, navigate).
  • Based on a new model called CUA (Computer Using Agent).
  • Trained to output mouse and keyboard actions.
  • Can reason about each action and automate complex processes.
  • Limitations: Lower accuracy and high cost (currently available on the $200 plan).

Deep Research Agent

  • Trained for comprehensive research.
  • Searches the web, compiles sources into insightful reports.
  • Powered by the new 03 model.
  • Goes beyond outputting average internet findings, provides novel insights.

Best Use Cases

  • Operator Agent: Internal process automation, especially for enterprises using internal software tools.
  • Deep Research Agent: Research-related tasks like market, lead, legal, scientific research, and internal document analysis.

Q&A Summary

  • Need for AI Agent Developers: More than ever, to train agents on specific processes.
  • AI Agent Frameworks: Some may become obsolete if they don’t adapt to new AI capabilities.
  • Multi-Agent Systems: Will be transformative, allowing agents to spawn other agents for complex tasks.
  • Impact on AI Agent Market: Platforms that don’t adapt to AI improvements will become redundant.
  • API Exposure: Operator agent might have a separate API or be integrated into existing ones; Deep Research likely through the assistance API.
  • Preparing for API Release: Start building now, don’t build around current limitations, focus on ROI.
  • Future Evolution: Operator agent could control computers through the ChatGPT app, more agents are expected.

Practical Examples (Hypothetical)

  • Operator Agent: Automating the setup of a customer portal in Notion.
  • Deep Research Agent: Conducting comprehensive research on the Bitcoin market and making investment decisions.

Detailed Instructions and URLs

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