Published on: March 13, 2025 / update from: March 13, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
Openai brings the AI agent “Operator” to Germany and other European countries-Image: Xpert.digital
Market launch in Europe: Openais Ki-Agent 'Operator' starts
Autonomous AI agents conquer Europe: Openai expands with 'operator'
Openaai has taken a significant step towards the international expansion of its advanced AI technology today. The AI agent known as “operator”, which was previously only available in selected markets, can also be used in Germany and other European countries from March 13, 2025. This expansion marks an important milestone in the global implementation of autonomous AI agents who are able to carry out complex tasks on the Internet independently.
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The introduction of the operator in Germany and Europe
Openaai has now officially introduced its digital assistant “Operator” in Germany and in other European countries. The Pro Subscribers of Chatgpt is now available in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland. This expansion is followed by an initial introductory phase in the United States, which began in January 2025, and a later expansion to other international markets such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Great Britain.
The European introduction was not a matter of course. At the beginning of the year it was said that the operator was not available in Europe, with the message “Operator is unavailable in your region”. It was also reported at the beginning of March that the EU and other European countries would remain excluded from use. This situation has now obviously changed, possibly due to successful adjustments to European regulations or technical optimizations for the European market.
Access to the operator takes place via the operator.chatgpt.com website and is currently only reserved for users of the most expensive subscription model Chatgpt Pro. This restriction is part of a gradual introductory strategy that Openai pursues to optimize the system under real conditions before making it accessible to a wider audience.
Technology and functionality of the operator
The operator is a AI-based assistant who can take on tasks on the Internet independently. The system is based on the so-called Computer USING AGENT (CUA), a further development that combines the visual skills of GPT-4O with advanced cracking through re-forcement learning. Unlike conventional AI models, CUA interacts directly with graphic user interfaces (GUIs). It clicks on buttons, navigates through menus and fills out text fields without relying on specific APIs.
Openais “operator” should automate certain tasks in the web browser. The feature presented for the first time at the end of January can carry out mouse and keyboard commands, for example to fill out online forms or make bookings. The browser that the operator uses runs in a cloud and is operated by Openai - not on the user's own device. This has several advantages: you can also use the operator from another device, for example a cell phone and during the operator in its own environment, the user can do other things on the computer himself.
The operation is deliberately kept simple: users describe a task and the operator does it in the remote browser. The control remains flexible. In the case of certain actions, such as logins, payment data or captchas, the agent actively asks whether the user wants to take over. This interaction is intended to make the operation intuitive and secure.
Areas of application and potential of the AI agent
According to the Openai, “Operator” should be able to take on time-consuming tasks, such as online purchases or travel booking. Users also have the option of adapting recurring processes, for example by providing preferred providers. The operator can carry out a variety of repetitive browser tasks, including filling out forms, ordering food and even creating memes.
In the United States, where the operator has already been tested, the AI assistant was able to do tasks such as the compilation of shopping lists or planning for travel. The so -called “Research Preview” is able to select options based on user preferences and to carry out actions in the web browser independently.
For private individuals, the operator could serve as a digital assistant who helps with the everyday organization or takes over deep online research. In the business environment, he could automate routine tasks, analyze data or support project planning. The ability to use the same interfaces and tools with which people interact daily expands the benefits of AI and helps people to save time in everyday tasks.
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Restrictions and limits of the operator
Despite its impressive skills, the operator also has some restrictions. Openai emphasizes that the AI is not able to carry out all steps independently. The user must continue to be active in the event of security queries or payment data. This serves to protect sensitive information and the security of the user.
Another problem affects access to certain websites. Many websites, including large ones such as Reddit and some news sites, completely block AI agents. This means that the operator cannot access these websites at all. In addition, Openai itself blocks other websites that the operator cannot use, either because you need a lot of computing power or because it is the pages of the competition, such as YouTube from Google.
The operator is currently still an early research preview (Research Preview) and is in a learning phase. Although he can already manage a wide range of tasks, he still makes mistakes and encounters difficulties in complex user interfaces such as creating slideshows or managing calendars. The feedback from the early users plays a crucial role in improving its accuracy, reliability and security.
Openais strategy and future developments
With the introduction in Europe it remains to be seen whether and when Openai will open the function for a wider user group. The company states that they want to further develop and adapt the assistants. In the further development, Openai plans to make the operator accessible to plus, team and enterprise users. In the long term, the functions are to be integrated directly into chatt. This gradual expansion shows the systematic approach in the introduction of this new technology.
Openai also plans to make the model that drives the operator to make the computer USING agent (CUA) available in the API so that developers can create their own computer-use agents. In addition, the company continuously works on improving the operator's skills in order to cope with longer and more complex work processes.
Just yesterday, on March 12, 2025, Openai published a new Responses API, integrated tools and a new software Developement KIT (ADK) with which developers can create their own AI agents, similar to the operator. This underlines the endeavor of Openai to promote the development of AI agents and make the technology accessible to a wider audience.
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Meaning for the German market
The introduction of the operator in Germany is a significant step in the development and distribution of AI agents. It remains to be seen how well the operator finds itself in European online services and with country-specific requirements. Adaptation to local conditions, languages and cultural nuances will play an important role in the success of the operator in Germany.
The availability of the operator could also create new employment opportunities. There are already vacancies for “digital operators” or similar positions in Germany, although these names have so far mostly been used for other activities. With the increasing spread of AI agents such as the operator, however, new job profiles could arise that focus on the control, monitoring and optimization of these systems.
In 2025, experts predicted as the “year of autonomous AI”, and this prediction seems to be true with the international expansion of the operator. Openai is not the only company that is active in this area. Anthropic has also published the “Computer Use” feature with the update to Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Apple Intelligence Plant Advanced voice control functions that can take on more tasks on behalf of the user. The competition in this segment will advance the further development of technology and could lead to increasingly powerful AI agents.
The introduction of the operator in Germany of autonomous AI systems
With this step, Openaai has significantly expanded the geographical reach of his AI agent and now also enables German users to benefit from the advantages of this technology. Although the operator still has restrictions and is in an early development phase, it already offers impressive skills that have the potential to fundamentally change the way we interact with the Internet.
The gradual introductory strategy of Openaai and the continuous improvement of the system Based on user feedback, indicate that the operator could become even more efficient and accessible in the coming months. With the planned integration into chatt and the expansion to further subscription types, this technology could soon be available to a wider audience and become an integral part of our digital experience.
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