ChatGPT AI Agent Tested for Personal Tasks and Booking

By Amanda Smith
4 min read

Part of the drudgery of adulthood is the never-ending to-do list. From household chores to life admin like finding a cheaper internet provider or placing an online grocery order, the tasks pile up. Enter ChatGPT's AI agent, a feature rolled out in July 2025, which promises to automate these chores by searching the internet and completing tasks on your behalf.

Testing the AI Agent

The author, Amanda Smith, decided to test the AI agent's capabilities by asking it to find a hairdresser specializing in natural-looking balayage in Montclair, NJ, or NYC, with a budget of under $400 including tip. The agent conducted a live search, providing a fascinating real-time view of its process. After 9 minutes, it returned a list of salons, ranked by price, with detailed notes and source screenshots.

The agent even offered to book an appointment, requesting the user's contact details and preferred time slot. However, it emphasized that sensitive information like credit card details would require manual input for security.

Data Protection Concerns

While impressed by the author noted hesitation about sharing personal data. The agent assured that it uses "a secure browsing tool" and deletes sensitive information after task completion. Still, the author advises caution, especially with beta features.

Verdict

The AI agent shows promise for streamlining personal and professional tasks, but users should remain vigilant about data privacy. For now, the author recommends taking over at the booking stage to avoid sharing sensitive information.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement.