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Last week, OpenAI released what may be the most ambitious (and potentially controversial) update to ChatGPT since its launch: Agent mode. Unlike the standard conversational interface, Agent mode gives ChatGPT control over a virtual machine running Chrome, allowing it to interact with websites like a human would. It can identify elements on websites, scroll, click buttons, fill out forms, and, if granted credentials, even log into your online accounts.
For the first time since the AI’s launch, it can perform tasks instead of spitting out some text on how to do it yourself. On the surface, the potential seems endless. The chatbot could reply to your emails, shop for groceries, book a flight, or perform even more complex tasks spanning multiple websites. The best part is that you can watch ChatGPT “move” its mouse cursor around the virtual web browser and navigate the internet (as you can see in the video below). Admittedly, it’s a lot like a toddler struggling to walk at times, but it’s endlessly fascinating nonetheless.
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