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ChatGPT’s Agent Feature Lets You Assign Tasks and Walk Away – Here’s How It Works

OpenAI has rolled out a new ChatGPT Agent feature that lets users assign multi‑step tasks—such as web research, flight hunting, presentation creation, and code generation—to run in the background until completion. The Agent can browse the web, compile data into PowerPoint decks or Excel sheets, and even perform "Vibe coding" by writing and building applications from natural‑language prompts, though final verification by a human remains required. Unlike standard chat interactions, the Agent only returns a result once the job is finished, making it suited for longer, more complex workflows. The feature is currently limited in direct transaction capabilities due to anti‑bot safeguards, so users must confirm purchases manually.