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OpenAI said to launch AI agent to automate user tasks in Jan.
Bay Area Times
November 14, 2024
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Top stories today:
- OpenAI said to launch AI agent to automate user tasks in Jan.
- CPI, Core CPI meet estimates as inflation remains above target
- Polymarket under DOJ investigation for allegedly accepting U.S. bets
- BTC crosses $93K amid Trump-fueled rally
0. Data and calendar
All values as of 6 AM ET / 3 AM PT, other than S&P500 and NASDAQ close (4 PM ET / 1 PM PT).
All times are ET.
Listen to our AI-generated podcast summarizing today’s newsletter (beware the few hallucinations):
1. OpenAI said to launch AI agent to automate user tasks in Jan.
DALL-E generated an image depicting OpenAI’s AI agent for automation.
Codenamed “Operator,” the tool could use a computer and act on user's behalf.
Jan: research preview and API launches, OpenAI leaders reportedly said in a staff meeting.
Multiple AI agent projects are said to be in development by OpenAI.
A general-purpose browser-based tool is reportedly closest to completion.
Diminishing returns from large AI models drive search for alternatives.
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3. CPI, Core CPI meet estimates as inflation remains above target
CPI: +0.2% MoM / +2.6% YoY in Oct., in line with estimates, from 0.2% / 2.4% in Sep.
Core CPI: +0.3% / +3.3%, also in line, from 0.3% / 3.3%.
Markets still price in another -25 bps move in Dec. and 2 more throughout 2025, with rates ending the year at 3.75% - 4.00%
4. Polymarket under DOJ investigation for allegedly accepting bets from U.S. users
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s phone and electronics have been seized by the FBI:
