A recent 20-hour test of ChatGPT's agent mode, now called Work and powered by GPT-5.6, revealed mixed results. While it shows promise in tasks like data aggregation and personalized messaging, it struggles with complex steps and CAPTCHAs, sometimes failing silently or becoming significantly slower than human performance. OpenAI has transitioned Work to a credit-based system, potentially introducing new usage limits that are not fully documented. AI
IMPACT The performance of ChatGPT's agent mode on complex, real-world tasks remains a key area for improvement, impacting user trust and automation potential.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific feature (agent mode) of an existing product (ChatGPT) and its performance, rather than a new model release or fundamental research.
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