ChatGPT Agent is an upgraded version of ChatGPT that doesn’t just chat—it can act on your behalf. It uses a virtual computer to browse the web, fill forms, generate files (like PowerPoint or Excel), interact with APIs, and even run code or terminals.
How does it work
It brings together three key capabilities:
- Web Interaction: Browses, clicks, fills forms—like a human user.
- Deep Research: Synthesises large amounts of data from the web.
- File & Code Tools: Generates slides, spreadsheets, and runs scripts.
When you ask it to do something—say, plan a dinner—it launches its virtual browser, checks your calendar, finds a restaurant, and even makes a booking. All with your permission. It uses safeguards like “watch mode” for sensitive tasks and replay logs to review actions.
What platforms is it on?
- Available on ChatGPT web (via Pro, Plus, or Team plans).
- Mobile apps? Not yet. No mention is made of iOS or Android support for the Agent specifically, although standard ChatGPT runs on both.
- Enterprise/Edu tiers: Coming later this summer.
Does it work in the UAE?
Yes it does!
What’s the cost?
To use the Agent, you need one of these plans:
- Pro: US$20/month (capped at 400 agent prompts/month)
- Plus: US$20/month (rolling out to all users in days).
- Team: Roughly US$25–30/month per user.
What can it do? Examples
- Plan an evening out: Checks your calendar, finds a restaurant on OpenTable, books a reservation .
- Create presentations: Research competitors, scrape data, compile slides with design .
- Shop online: Finds and purchases groceries or gifts with minimal input ().
- Analyse work data: Generates Excel summaries or PowerPoint reports from raw data.
Summary
The ChatGPT Agent levels up AI from conversational assistant to digital helper. It’s part browser, part researcher, part coder—now active in the UAE with a Plus‑for‑all deal. It handles multi‑step tasks with safeguards and transparency. Easy to use, genuinely useful—finally, an AI that does more than just answer questions.
