ChatGPT agent should be able to perform complex tasks
A new AI from OpenAI takes on complex tasks independently and is designed to integrate into existing workflows. Agents are an industry trend. They promise efficiency, but also threaten jobs.
The agent is based on an AI model developed specifically for it. It combines various tools such as a visual and text-based browser, a terminal and API access. This allows the AI to read calendar entries, carry out searches on the web, book things, create files and integrate external services such as Gmail or GitHub via so-called «connectors».
For complex tasks, the AI can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. OpenAI emphasises that the focus is on successful processing, not on real-time interaction. However, the long computing time raises questions about the energy efficiency of such agents.
Permission before critical actions
According to OpenAI, data transmission is encrypted and the use of personal data for training can be deactivated. Nevertheless, the risk of data leaks and misuse remains - especially when integrating external accounts and processing sensitive information. OpenAI says it has therefore implemented protection mechanisms against prompt injection attacks and other misuse scenarios.
AI agents threaten jobs
The development of agents is in vogue. Anthropic presented a tool called «Computer Use» as early as last October. Microsoft, Google and Apple are also pursuing the approach of automating workflows across different tools with Copilot, Gemini and Siri.
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