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Is OpenAI Computer Use Faster Than a Person? · a16z

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OpenAI: When AI Agents Use Computers Faster Than You

AI agents are approaching a point where they can use computers faster than expert humans, turning the user interface itself into a universal way for AI to interact with software. OpenAI’s Ari Weinstein and James Sun argue that computer use is now entering its scaling moment, as better models, faster execution, and stronger safety controls make agents…

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  1. What Did OpenAI's Astra Change for Computer Use? at 2:27

    Ari Weinstein says Astra moved computer use forward at the edges even though computer-use models were already strong before Astra. Full answer

  2. Is OpenAI Computer Use Faster Than a Person? at 8:38

    OpenAI says its computer use is now faster than the average person at using a computer. Full answer

  3. What Should Companies Automate With AI Agents? at 21:18

    Ari Weinstein says companies should automate tedious workflows first, and the boring work is the opportunity. Full answer

  4. Why Will Crafted Software Still Matter With AI Agents? at 27:28

    James Sun says crafted software will still matter alongside AI agents, because a product feels good when the person who designed it understands the experience… Full answer

  5. What Edge Do Startups Still Have Against OpenAI? at 35:03

    James Sun says the moat startups still have against OpenAI is speed and pain. Full answer

  6. Why Wasn't OpenAI's Atlas Agent a Big Selling Point? at 42:16

    James Sun says the agent inside OpenAI's Atlas was not a big selling point, because most people treated Atlas like a normal browser. Full answer

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