OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent After Technical Delays
OpenAI has started rolling out its advanced ChatGPT Agent globally for eligible users after a week-long delay, marking a shift towards autonomous AI assistants.
OpenAI has officially begun the global rollout of its highly anticipated ChatGPT Agent for eligible users, following a week-long delay that stirred both impatience and excitement in the AI community. The Agent represents a significant leap beyond traditional chatbots, enabling users to delegate complex digital tasks—such as research, scheduling, file editing, and web navigation—to an AI assistant operating on its own virtual computer.
Key Features of ChatGPT Agent
- Advanced Automation: Integrates OpenAI’s prior Operator and Deep Research tools into a unified interface.
- Multi-Step Workflows: Users can instruct the Agent to autonomously execute tasks like booking appointments, preparing market research reports, generating slide decks, and filling out online forms.
- Targeted Users: Initially available for Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers, with Enterprise and Education access coming later.
Rollout Challenges and Apology
Announced on July 17, 2025, the ChatGPT Agent was supposed to launch immediately but faced logistical and technical issues, delaying its release by a week. OpenAI publicly apologized on July 24 via X (formerly Twitter), confirming the rollout was now fully complete for qualifying users and thanking the community for their patience.
Regional Availability
The Agent is not yet available in the European Economic Area and Switzerland due to compliance and infrastructure updates, but expansion is expected soon.
Industry Impact
This launch marks OpenAI’s bold move toward "agentic" AI, where assistants act on behalf of users rather than just responding to text inputs. Early feedback notes the tool is still slower and occasionally glitchy compared to human users, but its potential for business, research, and everyday productivity is significant. The rollout also signals a broader industry shift as competitors race to develop AI agents capable of substantive digital work.
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