
Top stories today:
- OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent to complete tasks for users
- Stablecoin bill passes U.S. House, heads to Trump for signing
- White House said to release order targeting āwokeā AI models
- Trump said to open $9T U.S. retirement market to crypto investments
- Perplexity valuation tops $18B just 2 months after last round
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1. OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent to complete computer-based tasks for users
ChatGPT agent has surpassed OpenAIās o3 and Deep Research on Humanityās Last Exam:
Grok 4 Heavy, however, is leading the benchmark with a 44.4% score, per xAI.
ChatGPT agent merges Operator and Deep Research with the chatbotās natural language skills.
Can automatically navigate a userās calendar, generate editable presentations and slideshows, and even run code.
Uses a virtual browser to complete online forms and access public APIs.
Less customizable than Anthropicās Claude Code, though.
Rolled out to ChatGPT Pro subscribers initially, with Plus and Team users getting its access starting next week.
Users can select āagent modeā in ChatGPTās dropdown menu to access the tool.
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