OpenAI Introduces Powerful New AI Agent for ChatGPT: Virtual Computer, Deep Research, Presentations, and More

OpenAI has announced the launch of a groundbreaking AI agent for ChatGPT that is set to change how people use AI for work and personal productivity. This new ChatGPT Agents uses a virtual computer to manage complex tasks, browse websites, analyze data, create presentations and spreadsheets, and even automate online activities like shopping or booking reservations.

In this article, we’ll explore:

• What is the new ChatGPT Agents ?

• How does it work?

• Key features and tasks it can perform

• Availability in India

• Impact on productivity and AI competition

What is the ChatGPT Agents ?

The ChatGPT Agent is OpenAI’s latest entry into the field of independently operating AI bots. Unlike the basic ChatGPT chatbot that only provides answers or generates text, this agent works like a virtual assistant with operational powers. It can:

• Browse websites
• Click, scroll, and type like a human
• Analyze large data sets
• Crate Excel spreadsheets
• Generate PowerPoint presentations
• Automate online shopping or bookings

The company calls it an “agent” because it acts independently with user permissions, performing entire workflows rather than just answering prompts.

How does it work?

The ChatGPT Agents runs on OpenAI’s new AI model, specifically designed for these capabilities. It uses an inbuilt virtual computer to execute tasks. This means it does not just think and respond but can:

• Access the internet like a human user

• Click on links, type text, and scroll pages

• Download data and analyze it internally

• Convert raw information into structured formats like slides and sheets

It essentially combines the powers of OpenAI’s previous ‘Operator’ agent (which could browse and interact with websites) and its Deep Research agent (which synthesizes large amounts of information for analysis).

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Key features and tasks

OpenAI shared several examples of what this AI agent can do:

1. Deep research and analysis

Users can instruct ChatGPT to:

• Analyze competitors and create a slide deck

• Research market trends and prepare detailed reports

• Perform financial analysis that would otherwise take hours or days

For instance, if you ask, “Analyze these three competitors and create a presentation with findings,” the agent will gather data online, synthesize it, and create slides ready to edit in PowerPoint.

2. Calendar and meeting insights

If integrated with your calendar (with your permission), the agent can:

• Check upcoming meetings

• Gather recent news about clients or companies you are meeting

• Provide summarized insights in a ready-to-use format

For professionals, this saves enormous preparation time before meetings.

3. Creating spreadsheets and presentations

The agent can:

• Download or scrape data

• Create Excel files with charts and tables

• Generate PowerPoint presentations with organized slides

OpenAI says what might take a person half a day or overnight can now be done in 30 minutes or less, with human editing needed only for final polish.

4. Online shopping and bookings

The ChatGPT Agent can automate:

• Comparing products across sites

• Adding items to shopping carts

• Booking restaurant tables or making travel reservations

Imagine asking, “Book a dinner reservation for four at a good Italian restaurant tomorrow in Delhi,” and ChatGPT completing it with your confirmation.

Safety and user control

OpenAI emphasized that privacy and user control are central to this feature. Therefore:

• The chatbot asks for permission before acting

• Users can pause or interrupt tasks at any time

This ensures the AI does not perform actions beyond what you approve, maintaining ethical and safe use.

Availability: Is it available in India?

The ChatGPT Agent is rolling out to Pro, Plus, and Team users starting Thursday in supported regions, with Enterprise and Education access coming later this summer.

For Indian users, it will be available as part of:

• ChatGPT Plus plans, which are active in India

• ChatGPT Pro and Team plans, once rolled out globally

If you have a paid subscription to ChatGPT in India, you will be able to use these features as OpenAI expands access. Enterprise and Education features will likely follow based on organizational onboarding.

Competition with Microsoft

Interestingly, these new capabilities place OpenAI in more direct competition with Microsoft. Since ChatGPT can now create drafts of PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets (both core Microsoft Office products), this may cause strategic tensions between the two companies, even though Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI.

However, OpenAI clarifies that these outputs can be edited within Microsoft Office or compatible apps, suggesting a collaborative rather than fully competitive approach for now.

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Why is this important?

Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer, called the ChatGPT Agent a “critical step” in making ChatGPT useful not just for answering questions, but for working alongside users in the real world.

Neil Azjarapu, product manager for ChatGPT Agent, said it is particularly useful for:

“Low-level, first or second-year work like financial analysis that could take someone all night if they were getting a ping from their boss late at night.”

In short, this AI agent:

• Automates routine work

• Accelerates research and documentation

• Saves time and reduces mental load

• Enhances productivity for individuals and teams

Final thoughts

OpenAI’s introduction of the ChatGPT Agent is a major milestone in the evolution of AI from simple chatbots to full-fledged digital coworkers. Its virtual computer, deep research abilities, and integration with daily workflows will:

• Empower professionals to work faster
• Help businesses reduce operational costs
• Change expectations of what AI can achieve

While it is still in phased rollout, Indian users with Plus, Pro, or Team plans can expect access soon, heralding a new era of productivity where AI handles complex tasks while you focus on what matters most.

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