OpenAI launches personal assistant capable of controlling files and web browsers

OpenAI has launched a new AI agent that can act as a personal assistant for ChatGPT users. The agent can perform tasks such as finding restaurant reservations, going shopping, and creating lists of job candidates. This new capability combines the AI's "thinking" abilities with the power to control web browsers, computer files, and software like spreadsheets and presentation tools. However, OpenAI acknowledges that there are "more risks" associated with this expanded functionality. The new AI agent is currently available everywhere except the European Union, where regulations around AI development and deployment may be more stringent. Overall, this development represents a significant step forward in the capabilities of conversational AI, blending cognitive and physical abilities to assist users in a more comprehensive way. It raises questions about the implications and potential risks of such advanced AI assistants.