OpenAI’s ChatGPT has captured global attention again. It ignited an AI race among tech giants striving to develop comparable AI models. However, besides fixing and fine-tuning ChatGPT, OpenAI is pushing the boundaries further exploring a new range of applications that can benefit from its AI development. If successful, OpenAI‘s under-development AI models will revolutionize various complex tasks that require human inputs, potentially taking more jobs as a part of the process.
An AI agent from OpenAI will be able to take control of your device
According to a recent report from The Information (paywalled), OpenAI is working on two distinct types of AI programs aimed at automating tasks traditionally performed by humans. The first type of AI model can automate intricate tasks by taking control of a user’s device. For example, this agent could seamlessly transfer data from documents to spreadsheets, fill out expense reports, or input data into accounting software, notes Android Authority.
These tasks typically involve human intervention on their devices. Now your device being able to perform the different steps of a complex task on its own means two things – firstly, it will save you a lot more time, and secondly, the task AI is taking over could be your job.
This new AI program will require your consent to control your device
However, the deployment of this software necessitates user consent, as it essentially takes over the device to execute its tasks. Additionally, files associated with the AI program’s activities may need to be stored on the user’s device, and OpenAI might require permission to train the AI model using personal data. Notably, OpenAI has trained its computer-using agent models by observing human interactions with computers, including how individuals use various document types like charts and PDFs.
OpenAI is developing another AI model that can perform a variety of web-based tasks such as gathering public data about companies, generating itineraries, or booking flight tickets much more efficiently. While the timeline for the release of these AI products remains undisclosed, they have reportedly been under development for over a year at this point.