OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature called "tasks" for ChatGPT, marking the company's first venture into agentic AI capabilities. This new functionality, currently rolling out in beta to Plus, Teams, and Pro users, enables ChatGPT to perform scheduled actions on behalf of users, representing a significant step toward more autonomous AI systems.
"2025 is when agents will work," declared Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, during the company's 2024 Dev Day, setting the stage for this transformative feature.
What Are ChatGPT Tasks?
The new tasks feature allows users to schedule ChatGPT to perform various actions automatically, including:
- Weekly news briefings
- Daily weather updates
- Concert ticket availability alerts
- Scheduled reminders and notifications
Key Features:
- Automated task scheduling
- Push notifications via browser and mobile
- Task management interface
- AI-suggested task recommendations
The Path to AGI
This release represents more than just a convenient feature - it's a crucial step in OpenAI's roadmap toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). According to internal documents, OpenAI has outlined five stages of AI development, with agentic systems representing the third level.
How to Use Tasks
Users can access the new feature by selecting "Go with scheduled tasks" from the ChatGPT dropdown menu. Tasks can be managed through the Profile dropdown menu, with notifications delivered via browser, macOS system, or mobile app alerts.
Looking Forward
While the initial release focuses on simple scheduling and notification tasks, this feature lays the groundwork for more sophisticated AI agents capable of autonomous action. The development represents a significant milestone in OpenAI's mission to achieve beneficial AGI.
"This is just the beginning of AI agents becoming an integral part of our daily digital interactions," notes Kevin Weil, OpenAI's CPO, highlighting the company's vision for 2025.
Click the button below to see a simplified simulation of agentic AI task processing.
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