OpenAI launches Operator, an AI agent that automates web-based tasks

OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI-powered agent capable of performing web-based tasks autonomously through its own browser interface. The tool, currently available as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States, represents the company’s first venture into AI agents that can interact directly with computer interfaces. The system is powered by a …

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Origami Agents raises $2M for AI-powered lead generation

Y Combinator-backed Origami Agents has secured $2 million in seed funding to develop AI research agents that support human sales teams. As Michael Nuñez reports for VentureBeat, the San Francisco-based startup focuses on automating sales research tasks rather than replacing sales representatives entirely. Founded four months ago, the company has achieved $50,000 in monthly recurring …

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ByteDance launches UI-TARS, an AI that operates computer systems autonomously

ByteDance has developed UI-TARS, a new AI system that can autonomously control computers and mobile devices to perform complex tasks. According to research published on Arxiv and reported by Taryn Plumb for VentureBeat, the system outperforms existing AI models like GPT-4o and Claude across multiple benchmarks. UI-TARS uses both 7B and 72B parameter versions and …

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ChatGPT introduces scheduled tasks feature for premium subscribers

OpenAI has launched a new beta feature called Tasks that allows ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to schedule future actions and reminders. The feature enables users to set up both one-time and recurring tasks through the AI chatbot, with notifications delivered via web, desktop, and mobile platforms. To use the feature, subscribers must select …

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LlamaIndex releases new AI agent workflow system

LlamaIndex has launched Agent Document Workflow (ADW), a new architecture designed to enhance AI agents’ decision-making capabilities beyond traditional retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). According to reporting by Emilia David for VentureBeat, the system enables agents to manage complex workflows and make informed decisions based on document content. ADW treats documents as part of broader business processes, …

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Nvidia introduces comprehensive AI agent and video analysis technology

Nvidia has announced a new suite of AI technologies focused on video analysis and agent-based automation, as revealed during CEO Jensen Huang’s CES 2025 keynote address. The company has launched several blueprints that enable developers to create AI agents capable of analyzing video content, processing documents, and automating various enterprise tasks. The new technology includes …

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Enterprise AI trends for 2025 focus on agents and cost efficiency

A new analysis outlines five key areas that will shape enterprise artificial intelligence adoption in 2025. According to Matt Marshall, writing for VentureBeat, companies must focus on AI agents, evaluations, cost management, personalization, and inference optimization to remain competitive. The report highlights how AI agents powered by large language models (LLMs) are becoming essential business …

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OpenAI CEO reflects on company’s journey and future plans

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shared his reflections on the company’s progress and future direction in a personal blog post. The text reveals OpenAI’s transformation from a quiet research lab to a leading AI company, particularly after the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Altman describes how ChatGPT’s release triggered unprecedented growth in the company, …

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Anthropic shares key insights on building effective AI agents

Anthropic has published detailed guidance on developing effective AI agents with large language models (LLMs), drawing from their experience working with numerous teams across industries. According to authors Erik Schluntz and Barry Zhang, the most successful implementations rely on simple, composable patterns rather than complex frameworks. The company distinguishes between two types of agentic systems: …

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ChatGPT expands desktop app integration capabilities

OpenAI has significantly expanded ChatGPT’s desktop application integration features, allowing the AI assistant to work with a broader range of software tools. According to VentureBeat reporter Emilia David, the expansion includes support for multiple integrated development environments (IDEs), terminals, and text applications. The update enables ChatGPT to interact with popular development tools like MatLab, the …

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