OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT. This feature allows users to automate actions at specific times or under defined conditions. The update marks a significant step in transforming ChatGPT from a reactive assistant into a proactive agent capable of managing workflows across apps and services.
"We're making scheduled tasks easier to create and manage in ChatGPT, with a dedicated Scheduled page, improved task creation and editing flows, more flexible scheduling options, and better notifications. Users can schedule one-off and recurring tasks, and also ask ChatGPT to check for changes and notify them when there's a meaningful update," the company stated in a blog post.
How Scheduled Tasks Work
With Scheduled Tasks, users can set ChatGPT to:
- Trigger actions at a chosen time or date.
- Automate recurring tasks such as sending reminders, generating reports, or summarizing emails.
- Integrate with connected apps like calendars, productivity tools, or enterprise systems.
The feature builds on ChatGPT's agentic capabilities, enabling it to not only respond to queries but also proactively execute tasks in the background.
Viewing All Tasks
You can view and manage your tasks directly from your Settings:
- Open Settings → Notifications
- Next to the task notification setting, select Manage tasks to see a list of all your tasks. You can also access the full task list from any individual task. When viewing a task in chat, click the three dot menu then Manage tasks to open the complete list and manage other tasks.
Editing a Task
To edit or pause the task you created, click on the task pill or task title in your chat. This will open a sidebar where you can edit, pause, manage, or delete tasks.
Updating Your Task's Schedule and Notifications
If you need to disable notifications on any of the mobile or desktop apps, you can do so from your Notifications settings on ChatGPT.
Usage Limitations for Scheduled Tasks
Tasks in ChatGPT are supported by all ChatGPT models except Pro models. Your ChatGPT plan's usage limits will also apply to tasks. Active task limits vary by plan: Go users can have up to 3 active tasks, Plus users up to 5, Business and Edu users up to 10, and Pro and Enterprise users up to 15. If you reach this limit, ChatGPT will not be able to create a new task unless you pause or delete an existing active task or it completes per its scheduled time. The following features and tools are not supported with Tasks:
- Voice chats
- GPTs
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