OpenAI Introduces ‘Tasks’ Feature to ChatGPT for Scheduling Reminders

OpenAI announced on Tuesday a new beta version of tasks for ChatGPT, which allows users to set reminders and receive assistance with recurring actions. The new feature will roll out first for Plus, Pro, and Teams users.

According to the announcement shared on X, users will access the tasks page through the profile menu or the chat.

Today we’re rolling out a beta version of tasks—a new way to ask ChatGPT to do things for you at a future time.

Whether it’s one-time reminders or recurring actions, tell ChatGPT what you need and when, and it will automatically take care of it. pic.twitter.com/7lgvsPehHv

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 14, 2025

“You can schedule tasks you want ChatGPT to do, such as send you a weekly global news briefing, get a daily personalized 15-minute workout, or set a reminder for the future,” states one of the posts.

With this new feature, OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s offer as a personal assistant, taking over roles that used to be traditionally performed by Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri during the past few years. ChatGPT will now grow as a competitor for these products, providing users with information like news updates, weather reports, and set reminders.

According to the information shared on OpenAI’s help center, the tasks feature will be available on ChatGPT Web, MacOS, iOS, and Android. Windows users will need to wait a few more weeks.

Users don’t have to be online for ChatGPT to work on the scheduled tasks. The chatbot will do it automatically and notify users via email or push notifications once it finishes the task—this must be allowed in the browser settings for those using the web version.

In December, OpenAI released multiple new features as part of its Christmas program “12 Days of OpenAI” including a phone number to communicate with ChatGPT, a real-time video feature for ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, and a new Pro version with a $200 monthly subscription.