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OpenAI Launches Their First AI Agent 'Operator' 🤖

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Gina Acosta
January 24, 2025

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Welcome to another edition of Horizon AI,

Most tech leaders and experts predict 2025 will be the year of the AI Agent, and OpenAI is leading the charge with 'Operator,' a new agent that can navigate your computer and take actions autonomously.

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Here's what's new today in the Horizon AI

  • OpenAI Launches 'Operator,' AI Agent That Performs Tasks Autonomously Online 🤖

  • Anthropic Introduces 'Citations' Feature to Improve AI Reliability

  • AI Tutorial: Repurpose long videos into shorts in one click

  • AI Tools to check out

  • The Latest in AI and Tech 💡

  • AI Findings/Resources

AI News

OPENAI

OpenAI Launches 'Operator,' AI Agent That Performs Tasks Autonomously Online 🤖

OpenAI has introduced an AI agent called Operator, designed to perform tasks on the web just like a human. Available as a “research preview,” Operator can browse, click, scroll, and type on websites.

Details:

  • Operator is an AI agent that uses GPT-4’s vision and “advanced reasoning” to interact with websites directly. It can 'see' and 'interact' with a browser, enabling it to take actions on the web, such as filling out forms, scrolling through web pages, and clicking buttons.

  • The agent can use reasoning to “self-correct,” and if it gets stuck or encounters sensitive situations (like login forms), it will ask the user to step in.

  • The company admits there are still some limitations; the tool "cannot reliably handle many complex or specialized tasks" yet, such as creating slideshows or managing calendars.

  • The feature will first be available to ChatGPT Pro users in the US, with plans to expand to Team and Enterprise tiers, as well as other countries, "soon."

While it’s still in its early stages, this tech has the potential to change the way we interact with AI and our PCs. It’ll soon be clear if the hype around AI agents as the next big thing was justified.

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ANTHROPIC

Anthropic Introduces 'Citations' Feature to Improve AI Reliability

Anthropic has introduced Citations, a new feature for its developer API aimed at improving the accuracy of AI responses.

Details:

  • Citations enables AI models to reference specific sentences and passages from source documents, reducing errors and improving answer reliability.

  • The feature is live on Anthropic’s API and Google’s Vertex AI platform. However, it’s only supported by Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku models.

  • Citations isn’t free. The cost depends on the length and number of source documents. For example, analyzing a 100-page document costs around $0.30 with Claude 3.5 Sonnet or $0.08 with Claude 3.5 Haiku.

The feature could be a game-changer, helping developers reduce "hallucinations" and other AI-induced errors while creating AI solutions with enhanced accountability.

AI Tutorial

Repurpose long videos into shorts in one click

Repurposing content expands its lifespan and allows it to reach new audiences and work across different platforms. With AI, you no longer need to do any editing—now you can transform your long videos into shorts with just one click.

Here's one way to do it:

  1. Go to OpusClip and sign up for free.

  2. Enter the URL or upload your video.

  3. Click on "Get clips in 1 click," and wait a few minutes for AI to do all the work.

  4. You can select "Edit clip" to make changes as needed.

  5. Once done, download or share the clip on social media.

You can also try using other tools like Riverside’s Magic Clips; the steps are similar.

AI Tools to check out

✨ Spell by Spline: Automate high-quality videos powered by AI to increase your sales

⚡ Oscr: Transform any content into personalized, publish-ready blog or social post in seconds.

 🥑 Aicado: AI implementation hub for non-technicals.

✅ Fontjoy: Generate font combinations with deep learning.

👔 Nowadays: AI-powered corporate event planner.

AI Findings/Resources

The latest in AI and Tech

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is allocating 150 billion yuan ($20.64 billion) this year to boost its AI capabilities. Half of the budget will fund AI infrastructure outside China, including data centers and networking equipment.

The new assistant can handle tasks like booking restaurant tables, calling Uber rides, finding YouTube videos, and setting reminders, while maintaining context throughout conversations.

Pope Francis cautioned global leaders in Davos about the risks of AI, calling for strict oversight to address ethical and societal concerns.

Google’s Gemini AI now lets everyone control smart home devices using natural language, like adjusting lights or blinds with simple phrases. New updates include multi-command requests and lock screen controls for non-sensitive devices.

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