OpenAI recently announced the launch of a new ChatGPT feature dubbed tasks in beta. The AI chatbot will automate several tasks, making work easier.

OpenAI is making ChatGPT work a little more like older digital assistants with a new feature called Tasks, as reported by TechCrunch and others. Currently in beta, Tasks allows users to direct the chatbot to send reminders or to generate responses to specific prompts at certain times; recurring tasks are also supported.

The example OpenAI uses in its post on X is a prompt for ChatGPT to remind the user to work out every morning at 9:30 a.m. and pump them up with a motivational speech. You can also use Tasks to get regular reminders to renew your library books, call your mom on her birthday, or vacuum your home every Thursday.

Expanding ChatGPT’s utility to include agentic AI, Tasks ramps up competition in the AI assistant space. Since ChatGPT’s debut in late 2022, tech giants like Amazon and Apple have upgraded their virtual assistant services to integrate with AI.

Introducing ‘Tasks’ to the ChatGPT – OpenAI enters the virtual assistant technology market. It is a rival to Alexa and Siri, that allows for future appointment setting, reminder setting and smart recommendations.

With the "Tasks" feature, users can ask ChatGPT to set reminders or schedule recurring actions, such as weekly news briefings or daily weather updates.

OpenAI has launched a new Tasks feature for ChatGPT, allowing paid users to schedule reminders and automate actions. Currently in beta, the feature aims to enhance user experience and will be available to free-tier users by year-end.