Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your friendly neighborhood Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest in technology. Buckle up, because OpenAI is gearing up for something big!

According to the latest buzz, OpenAI is set to unveil an autonomous AI agent early next year, affectionately dubbed “Operator.” This nifty little creation will have the ability to control computers and tackle tasks all on its own. Mark your calendars for January, as that’s when it’s expected to debut as a research preview and developer tool, according to Bloomberg.

This announcement ramps up the competition among tech titans racing to develop their own AI agents. Just recently, Anthropic rolled out its “computer use” feature, while Google is reportedly polishing its own version for a December launch. The exact timeline for Operator’s consumer release remains a mystery, but one thing’s for sure: this development marks a significant shift towards AI systems that can interact with computer interfaces rather than just crunching text and images.

By the way, if you happen to work at OpenAI, I’m all ears! Feel free to reach out securely on Signal @kylie.01 or drop me an email at kylie@theverge.com. I promise I won’t bite—unless you’re made of data!

All the major players in the AI arena have been promising us autonomous agents, and OpenAI has been building up the excitement lately. During a recent Reddit AMA, CEO Sam Altman hinted that while we’ll see better models over time, “agents” are poised to be the next big leap forward. And at a press event leading up to Dev Day last month, chief product officer Kevin Weil predicted that 2025 might just be the year these agentic systems go mainstream.

As pressure mounts for AI labs to monetize their expensive models, the stakes are high. Incremental upgrades alone may not justify increased prices for users. The hope is that these autonomous agents could become the next groundbreaking product—an innovation on par with ChatGPT that validates all those hefty investments in AI development.

So, keep your eyes peeled! The future of AI is looking exciting—and a bit mischievous!