ChatGPT Revolutionizes Task Management with AI-Powered Reminders and Recurring Tasks

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has introduced a new beta feature that enables users to schedule reminders and recurring tasks. This innovative functionality, dubbed “Tasks,” is now available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users worldwide.

Simplifying Task Management with AI

With Tasks, users can effortlessly set reminders and recurring requests, such as “Remind me when my passport expires in six months” or “Give me a weekend plan based on my location and weather forecast every Friday.” ChatGPT will then follow up with a push notification on the designated platform, ensuring users stay on top of their tasks.

The Rise of AI Agents

The introduction of Tasks marks OpenAI’s first foray into AI models that can act independently, also known as AI agents. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, 2025 will be a pivotal year for AI agents, which are poised to “join the workforce.” While Tasks is a limited version of an agentic system, it paves the way for more advanced AI-powered task management capabilities.

Key Features and Limitations

Tasks allows users to:

– Set reminders and recurring requests

– Access tasks through a dropdown menu in ChatGPT

– Manage tasks by chatting with the AI assistant or through a dedicated tasks manager tab (available on the web app)

However, there are some limitations to note:

– ChatGPT cannot run continuous searches in the background or make purchases

– Tasks cannot be set through Advanced Voice Mode (during the beta launch)

The Future of AI-Powered Task Management

As OpenAI continues to develop more advanced agentic systems, users can expect to see more sophisticated task management capabilities. The company is reportedly working on an agent called Operator, which can write code and book travel. With these advancements come potential challenges, and OpenAI’s safeguards will likely be tested in the coming months.