🤖 Automate tasks with OpenAI’s new Operator [Workshop]

Hey there.

The future of work is now certain to involve AI assistants that can control computers.

Because, in their most ambitious move since ChatGPT, OpenAI recently released Operator — a Computer-Using Agent that uses GPT-4o to navigate its own web browser and handle online tasks automatically.

More than ever, understanding the technology will be the difference between thriving with it, or eventually being replaced by it.

Here’s everything you need to know (including how to build your own version):

What Operator means for the future of work

For the first time, AI is capable of actively completing tasks on your behalf, instead of just answering questions or generating content.

Operator navigates websites, clicks buttons, and fills forms just like a human would, all while understanding the visual context of what it's doing.

This shift opens up entirely new possibilities. Instead of just drafting emails or writing code, AI can now navigate websites, interact with simple interfaces, and handle multi-step processes that previously required constant human attention.

Here's what Operator can already do:

• Compare pricing on supported e-commerce platforms

• Search through support articles and help guides

• Schedule rides via Uber for business meetings

• Order team meals through DoorDash or Instacart

• Compile research data from multiple web pages

• Accurately fill out contact forms

• Navigate documentation and follow tutorial steps

Why building your own assistant changes everything

If you don’t live in the US (or you’re not on a $200/month subscription) you won’t have been able to use Operator yet.

But, fortunately, there’s a way to build a similar version for yourself — without any monthly costs.

While Operator shows us what's possible, running your own AI assistant locally is like having a personal automation lab. Instead of relying on a remote service, you can have an assistant that runs right on your computer, giving you more control over how it works and what sensitive information is shared over the cloud.

Very soon, an offline AI assistant will reliably help you with:

• Writing assistance and document editing

• Knowledge management and note organization

• Code review (without sharing proprietary information)

• Local data analysis and processing

• Task management and organization

• Simple workflow automation

• Automatically reviewing and summarizing multiple documents

And—with the right guidance—you don't need to be a developer to set this up.

This Friday at 4 PM EST, Dr. Alvaro Cintas is leading a workshop to show you how to:

• Use OpenAI's new Operator feature for practical tasks like submitting forms, applying to jobs, and ordering items

• Integrate Operator into your daily workflows for maximum efficiency

• Set up your own offline version—giving you increased privacy and full control over your data

This is the beginning of AI that can take action. It’s the ultimate shortcut to increased productivity.

After watching this workshop, one way or another, you’ll be able to start using systems that can complete repetitive tasks on your behalf — freeing you up to do (and earn) more.

Get access to this workshop and become part of the next evolution in AI automation with a 14-day trial to The Rundown AI University.

See you inside, 

Rowan & The Rundown Team

P.S. Tomorrow’s workshop is one of our most requested and is set to be one of our highest attendances to date. Join us live, or unlock instant access to the replay, with a free 14-day trial here.