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OpenAI is reportedly developing Operator, an AI assistant designed to perform tasks directly on your computer, from booking trips to writing code. Rumored for a January launch, it signals OpenAI's exploration into agentic AI systems that go beyond chat into actionable tools. Could Operator change how we interact with software? Here's what we found...

Today’s Summary:

• 🤖 OpenAI prepares Operator

• 🛠️ ChatGPT now links to macOS developer tools

• 😅 AI Granny ties up scammers' time

• 📢 Mistral unveils new AI features

• 👌 Anthropic introduces prompt optimizer

• 🥇 Google latest Gemini model tops rankings

• 🛠️ 2 new tools

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OpenAI prepares AI assistant “Operator” to act on your behalf

The Summary: OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch “Operator” in January, an AI agent that can perform tasks on your computer, such as booking travel or writing code. Operator is designed for browser-based operations, and can execute multi-step tasks with minimal oversight. This reflects OpenAI’s new focus on agentic AI systems as the industry moves toward autonomous assistants.

Key details:

• Operator will debut as a research preview and API for developers

• Sam Altman calls agents the next major AI breakthrough

• Competitors include Anthropic’s “Computer Use” and Google’s “Project Jarvis” for Chrome

• The push to agents comes as advancements in large language models yield diminishing returns.

Why it matters: AI agents like Operator could transform how we interact with software, making it more proactive and personalized. This development could accelerate task automation, and redefine the user experience in productivity tools and software in general.

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Mac users can now link ChatGPT with developer tools

The Summary: The ChatGPT desktop app for macOS now integrates with coding apps like VS Code, Xcode, and Terminal, offering a streamlined experience for developers. This early beta for Plus and Team users enables ChatGPT to analyze code directly from open windows, removing the need for manual copy-pasting. OpenAI plans to extend compatibility to more tools, as a step toward broader AI-agent capabilities.

Key details:

• Beta release integrates with VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and iTerm2

• Relies on macOS Accessibility API, requiring app-specific permissions

• ChatGPT can analyze the last 200 lines of output or entire editor panes for context

• Designed for text-based apps, laying groundwork for AI to work seamlessly with other apps

Why it matters: This feature simplifies coding workflows by eliminating repetitive manual copy-pasting. It sets the stage for future AI systems that can interact across the entire digital environment.

OpenAI tutorial: How to work with Apps on MacOS

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AI Granny by O2 wastes scammers’ time

The Summary: O2 has introduced Daisy, an AI-powered “granny” designed to counter phone scammers. Built to mimic a human, Daisy engages fraudsters in lengthy, aimless conversations, tying up their time and resources. Created with input from scam experts, this innovative tool highlights the risks of phone fraud.

Key details:

• Daisy can engage scammers for up to 40 minutes per call, disrupting their operations

• Trained with help from YouTuber Jim Browning, known for exposing scam tactics

• Uses multiple AI models, including transcription and text-to-speech

• 71% of Brits want to retaliate against scammers

Why it matters: AI tools like Daisy offer a novel approach to tackling the growing fraud epidemic. By wasting scammers’ time and exposing their methods, Daisy reduces the effectiveness of scam operations while educating the public and safeguarding potential victims.

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• Mistral unveils new multimodal AI models and free Chat features

• Anthropic adds a new prompt optimizer to developer console

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