ChatGPT challenges Google again with the arrival of the ‘Scheduled Tasks’ functionality in beta

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• OpenAI is rolling out a new feature in beta called “Scheduled Tasks”.

• These Tasks allow users to remind the AI ​​of what they need to stay current or get information on a particular topic.

• Scheduled Tasks are available to Plus, Pro, and Team users on Android, iOS, web, and MacOS.

• OpenAI recently launched search on ChatGPT, a new service reminiscent of how Google traditionally works.

OpenAI is introducing a new feature that could make daily life easier for its ChatGPT users.

Recently, the company announced the launch of its “Scheduled Tasks” beta for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users (via Gizchina). According to the changelog, users can use these Tasks to create “automated prompts” that ChatGPT will run at a specific date and time. This feature is accessible from the profile icon by navigating to “Tasks”.

Users can therefore define a suitable title and schedule. However, the most important aspect is the “instructions” area.

In this area, users can ask ChatGPT to remind them of something to do or to search for information and news. An example cited is: “Can you give me a summary of AI news every afternoon?”

As the beta begins, OpenAI is already specifying the limitations of this functionality. Due to the use of GPT-4o, ChatGPT can process up to 10 tasks simultaneously. Additionally, Tasks does not support voice chats, file uploads, or GPTs.

Other details regarding Tasks include the ability for testers to “edit” and “pause” them. Users can also receive notifications about Tasks via the web, but they will likely need to grant the AI ​​the necessary permissions to be alerted when one of their Tasks is ready.

Regarding notifications, Scheduled Tasks are accessible on mobile (Android/iOS), the web and MacOS, while users of the Windows application will have to wait until the end of the first quarter.

ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users should start seeing Scheduled Tasks labeled “beta”.

It is interesting to note that Tasks had already been mentioned by Google, and it seems that OpenAI is, once again, encroaching on Google’s territory. More importantly, OpenAI moved closer to a major aspect of what Google is known for last October, with the launch of ChatGPT Search. This AI-powered search engine allows users to interact with AI to get “fast and relevant information”. OpenAI also highlighted its work with news and data providers to ensure the information presented to users is up to date.

Additionally, ChatGPT search highlights “Sources” for those who want to verify AI-produced facts.

The reason this feature is reminiscent of Google is that ChatGPT Search’s responses aim to be quick and succinct, similar to the AI ​​summaries offered by Google.