ChatGPT launches a new feature: Scheduled Tasks, ushering in an automated future
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ChatGPT launches a new feature: Scheduled Tasks, ushering in an automated future

January 16, 2025

ChatGPT launched a new feature yesterday: Scheduled Tasks.

1. Feature Overview

  • The Scheduled Tasks function released by OpenAI aims to simplify users' daily work and improve efficiency through automated task processing.

  • Currently in Beta version, it supports Plus, Pro, and Team users.

2. Feature Characteristics

  • : It can be used on Web, iOS, Android, and macOS; Windows support will be launched in Q1.
  • : Based on set times or user interface operations.
  • : After the task is completed, users are notified via push notifications or email.
  • Application Scenarios
    • Daily AI news summary.
    • Multilingual learning reminders.
    • Personalized reminders (such as birthdays, task deadlines).

3. Setup Method

  • Through simple operations on ChatGPT Web or mobile devices, select the "Scheduled Tasks" model and define the task.

  • Simple setup

  • Set notification method

  • Users can pause or modify task settings at any time, flexibly responding to changing needs.

4. Future Outlook

  • : Supporting more complex automated processes.
  • : Combining voice interaction, file uploads, and other new features (currently not supported).

5. Time-limited Exploration

  • Each user can create up to 10 active tasks.
  • Currently only supports the GPT-4o model, and the number of tasks is limited by the user's plan usage.

6. Trial Experience

Operation Process

  1. Management page.

  2. Select "Daily AI News Summary" from the recommended task templates, or customize and create similar tasks.

  3. function to ensure timely delivery of notifications.

A Little Anecdote

  1. I realized that there was no push notification at 10 o'clock due to the default time zone setting issue.

  2. The initial version was in English, but I have modified the settings, and subsequent content will be presented entirely in Chinese.

Experience Results

  • : At 10:00, the system pushed the task results on time, covering the latest AI news of the day.

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