Here’s how an iPhone AI agent could change how we complete tasks

While AI can help us do stuff, AI agents are tools that actually do stuff for us. A new open-source project shows how an ChatGPT-powered agent could complete tasks for us using our iPhones. Rounak Jain developed the tool as part of an OpenAI hackathon in 2024. Starting today, the open-source project is available for free on GitHub. The tool is capable of turning complex commands into hands-free actions that require completing multiple steps across various apps. For example, sending a specific message to a contact and booking a ride to your destination in a single voice and text command. While it’s not the kind of app that can exist on the App Store, the tool is a fascinating and functional example of what’s possible with AI agents today. It also demonstrates the gap between what’s technically possible and what Apple has shipped or allows to ship. 🚨🤖 Today, I'm launching an AI agent that gets things done across iPhone apps. It's powered by OpenAI GPT 4.1 and is open source. Try ... Read full article.