OpenAI has just announced its latest, most powerful AI tool yet: ChatGPT Agent. This new feature combines deep research skills and information synthesis directly into ChatGPT, allowing it to perform complex, multi-step tasks on your behalf. For busy professionals and small business owners in Nigeria, this could be a game-changer, addressing some of the long-standing challenges of using ChatGPT for complex work.
What is ChatGPT Agent?
Think of ChatGPT Agent as a personal assistant that lives inside your computer. It can browse websites, use apps, and reason through problems to complete tasks from start to finish based on a single instruction from you. As OpenAI puts it, the agent “fluidly shifts between reasoning and action to handle complex workflows,” further blurring the lines in the debate over whether ChatGPT can outperform Google search.
What Can It Do?
How It Works and When You Can Get It
ChatGPT Agent uses a new, unspecified AI model trained on tasks that require multiple tools, including text and visual browsers, as well as code terminals. This allows it to “see” and interact with websites and apps much like a human would.
As with past OpenAI releases, the rollout will be staged. It is available immediately for ChatGPT Pro users, while Plus and Team members will get access on Monday. Eligible users will see a new “Agent Mode” in the dropdown menu on the ChatGPT website.
For the Nigerian market, where entrepreneurs and small teams often handle multiple roles, a tool like ChatGPT Agent could be incredibly valuable. The ability to automate administrative tasks and conduct rapid market research could free up countless hours, allowing business owners to focus on growth alongside other essential tools like the best mobile payment platforms. This is a major step towards making powerful AI a practical, everyday tool for everyone.
