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OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for multi-step computer work

ChatGPT gained a unified virtual computer, browser, terminal, and connectors for completing longer tasks from research through action.

CURRENT ASSESSMENT · REVISION 1
TOWARD DOOM74confidence 96/100

Why it moved the index

Combining reasoning, browsing, code execution, and connected data materially lengthened the tasks an AI system could attempt without continuous human operation.

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Assessment history

  1. R1
    Toward 74 · confidence 96

    Initial source-backed launch assessment

    11 Aug 2026