STOP! Don’t Use ChatGPT Agent Mode Until You Know This… (Full Tutorial)

Описание: In this video, Tony DeSimone puts Agent Mode head-to-head with standard ChatGPT to show you exactly how it works, what it can do (like planning trips, booking flights, watching videos), and the one major risk you need to understand: prompt injection.

Whether you’re a casual user or exploring full AI workflow automation, this walkthrough shows the pros, cons, and real-world performance of ChatGPT's Agent Mode — including why you should be careful before handing over access to your emails, calendar, or credit cards.

👀 Watch to see real examples, comparisons, and safety tips from Tony DeSimone, a generative AI expert and business consultant.

00:00 – What Is Agent Mode?
00:16 – Overview: Agent Mode vs Standard ChatGPT
00:28 – How to Access Agent Mode
00:56 – Free vs Paid Access
01:05 – Real Test: 5-Day Buffalo Itinerary
02:04 – Standard ChatGPT Results
02:22 – Agent Mode in Action: Watching It Work
03:01 – Takeover Mode and Manual Entry
03:36 – Agent Mode Results: Detailed Itinerary
05:11 – Comparing Outputs: Standard vs Agent
05:35 – Test 2: Booking a Flight with Both Tools
06:21 – Agent Mode Booking Experience
07:14 – Takeover Mode Warning
08:15 – Prompt Injection Risk Explained
09:41 – Real-Life Example of a Prompt Injection Threat
11:12 – Safer Approach: Let Agent Mode Stop at Sensitive Steps
12:08 – Test 3: Watching & Summarizing a Video with Agent Mode
13:42 – Newsletter Signup with Agent Mode
14:29 – Guardrails and Limitations
15:10 – Test 4: Credit Card Data Analysis
16:05 – Comparing Spreadsheet Output
17:21 – Final Verdict on Excel Use Cases
18:15 – Summary: Agent Mode Pros & Cons
18:48 – Should You Trust Agent Mode Yet?
19:11 – Final Thoughts & Safe Use Advice

❓ FAQs
Q: What is Agent Mode in ChatGPT?
Agent Mode is a new feature in ChatGPT that allows the AI to take action across the web — browsing websites, filling out forms, summarizing videos, and performing tasks across multiple tools in a workflow.

Q: Is Agent Mode available to free users?
As of now, Agent Mode is only available to paid ChatGPT Plus users. Free-tier accounts do not have access.

Q: What can Agent Mode actually do?
It can:

Book travel and compare flights

Build complex itineraries

Summarize YouTube videos

Analyze spreadsheets

Fill out forms on your behalf

And more...

Q: What is the biggest risk with Agent Mode?
Prompt injection — where malicious web content can manipulate the AI to take unintended actions — potentially exposing sensitive data if you’ve connected tools like Gmail, Outlook, or calendars.

Q: Should I let Agent Mode access my accounts?
Tony recommends using Agent Mode without connecting sensitive sources until the feature matures and further security measures are in place.

📖 Key Terms & Definitions
Agent Mode:
An experimental feature in ChatGPT that allows the AI to take sequential actions online using a browser. It can navigate websites, gather data, and perform workflows that mimic human internet behavior.

Prompt Injection:
A security vulnerability where malicious text or commands embedded in online content can “trick” an AI agent into executing unintended or harmful actions — such as leaking personal information or taking over connected apps.

Takeover Mode:
A feature that allows the user to manually take control of the Agent Mode browser to input secure data (like passwords), preventing ChatGPT from seeing confidential inputs.