According to OpenAI (@OpenAI), the Operator feature continues to be accessible as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users worldwide. This ongoing availability allows businesses and AI professionals to test advanced workflow automation and integration capabilities within the ChatGPT environment. The Operator’s sustained research preview status signals OpenAI’s commitment to gathering user feedback before a wider commercial rollout, offering early adopters the opportunity to explore its practical business applications and influence future AI tool development (source: OpenAI Twitter, May 23, 2025).