OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Work, an AI agent designed to complete complex workplace tasks rather than answer questions.
The launch reflects a broader shift across the technology industry, as companies compete to build AI systems capable of acting as digital employees rather than conversational assistants.
Rivals including Google, Anthropic, Microsoft and xAI are racing to introduce more capable AI agents that can perform research, analyse data, generate reports and interact with workplace software.
What is ChatGPT Work?
ChatGPT Work is designed to carry out longer, multi-step assignments with minimal human supervision, unlike traditional chatbots that respond to individual prompts.
According to OpenAI, the system can research information, analyse documents, create presentations, generate spreadsheets, draft reports, work across connected applications and continue tasks over extended periods.
Users can also schedule recurring tasks or instruct the AI to monitor information and notify them when changes occur
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