Additionally, OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Search feature available for free as part of its "12 Days of OpenAI" event. Previously exclusive to paid subscribers, this Google Search alternative is now accessible to all users. The article also discusses the rise of AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity, which offer synthesized answers in a conversational tone. Perplexity provides both free and Pro tiers, with the latter offering enhanced features for $20/month.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI is preparing to release an AI tool called Operator, which can autonomously complete tasks on a computer and will be available as a research preview within the $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription plan.
- The Operator tool is expected to launch soon, with recent updates to ChatGPT's client-side code indicating its imminent release.
- Operator will be able to perform tasks such as researching travel and activities or completing productivity tasks within commonly used programs and services.
- OpenAI's Operator faces competition from Anthropic's "Computer Use" API and Google's experimental AI Agents.