Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond just answering questions: it can now act autonomously. OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Agent, an assistant capable of navigating the web, researching, creating documents, and automating complex tasks without constant user intervention. This advancement marks the transition from a simple chat to an agent that works for you.

What can ChatGPT Agent do?

• Online navigation and actions: visit websites, fill out forms, and perform actions through its "Operator" component.
• Deep research: gathers and synthesizes information using "Deep Research".
• Code execution and document generation: produces spreadsheets, presentations, and reports from a virtual environment.

Why does it represent a significant change?

Previously, ChatGPT only responded to your questions. Now, it executes complete tasks. You can request.

"Organize my schedule, research these topics, create a report, and schedule a meeting," and the agent takes care of everything.

However, there are still limitations: it cannot make payments or purchases, as security and data protection are prioritized.

Security and oversight

The agent operates under strict control mechanisms:

• It requests confirmation before executing critical actions.
• It allows stopping any ongoing process.
• It includes filters designed to prevent risky tasks.

Implications for the future

1. Increased productivity: functions as an active assistant that executes tasks on your behalf.
2. Redefinition of work: the value now lies in knowing what to ask AI and how to direct it.
3. Advancement towards intelligent agents: OpenAI leads, but Google, Meta, and Anthropic are also developing similar technologies.

Conclusion

ChatGPT Agent marks a before and after: from conversational assistant to autonomous collaborator. It does not replace people; it empowers them. In this new era, your role is not to do everything, but to lead, delegate, and make strategic decisions.

Are you ready to lead your own team of intelligent agents?