ChatGPT Work adds Picture-in-Picture monitoring
OpenAI has introduced a Live Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature to ChatGPT Work's Computer Use agent, letting users monitor active desktop agent sessions in a floating, always-on-top window. The PiP interface displays real-time actions like keystrokes and clicks while providing direct controls to pause, resume, or approve agent actions.
Introducing a persistent, floating window for computer use agents addresses the primary friction point of agentic workflows: trust and observability. An always-on-top PiP turns opaque desktop automation into a legible, transparent utility, making it easier for users to step in when needed without sacrificing focus. Keeping the desktop control feed visible at all times solves the 'black box' issue of autonomous agents, while embedding pause and approval controls directly in the frame optimizes human-in-the-loop workflows. This ambient UI highlights a broader shift away from tabbed browser views toward integrated desktop companions.
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2026-07-10
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