ChatGPT is increasingly becoming my virtual buddy, helping out with all sorts of daily tasks. The new Tasks feature is a fantastic addition—it goes way beyond what’s currently possible on, say, the iPhone. In this article, I’ll dive into it.
Agents, AGI… this year could be groundbreaking again in terms of AI developments.
Right now, agents still feel like a distant concept for many professionals. But the newly launched Tasks feature strikes a perfect balance—easily accessible and super practical.
It performs daily tasks automatically, without you needing to think about them. From appointment reminders to meal planning or even generating bedtime stories for your kids. In my view, this new ChatGPT function marks a true evolution—from conversational partner to practical assistant.
You can now schedule and automate tasks by simply entering a task description and timeframe. ChatGPT will then execute the task at your chosen time. The feature is currently available to paid Plus, Team, and Pro users and is part of a broader shift toward AI Agents: systems that can independently execute multi-step processes.
I always approach new features with a healthy dose of skepticism, especially with the question: Does this actually make certain tasks easier or replace ones I’m not great at or don’t enjoy?
With Tasks, I quickly came up with a list of practical uses that I now rely on daily for marketing across my three companies.
The All-Purpose Assistant for Efficient, Up-to-Date Marketing
Here are just a few of the Tasks that make my mornings easier:
- Every morning, I receive three tips for current social media posts and blogs, based on recent news and even content calendars like Frankwatching’s. I get immediate drafts for posts and blogs, which I can tweak or publish right away.
- Every morning, I get tips for SEO content and optimization. GPT is connected to tools like Ahrefs and gives me insights into seed keywords and general SEO advice. I’ve submitted my websites and asked GPT to provide 5 daily suggestions for improvement.
- Every morning, I receive an analysis of my Google Analytics and Google Ads, including optimization tips and 5 interesting insights, which I often use to create new (SEO) content.
- Every morning, I get an overview of new online reviews for my businesses—plus suggested responses and advice on how to act on feedback. You just need to input the review URLs.
- Every morning, I get creative business development ideas. This is perhaps the most intense task for GPT, since I ask it to generate unique ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of myself. I also keep refining the prompts to avoid repetition and to get one concrete action tip to follow through the same day.
My New Go-To for Everything
I now use Tasks widely—both personally and professionally. For instance, I don’t read the news, but I do subscribe to newsletters. A lot of them. 52, to be exact. That caused a bit of content stress.
Now, every morning I get a summary of the most important news related to my favorite topics (like AI and crypto), along with trends, developments, and sources. ChatGPT even summarizes long articles so I only read what matters.
I’m also currently preparing for a climb of Manaslu (8200m) in Nepal this September, and every week I get a batch of suggested prep tasks and reminders.
I also belong to the group of people who, once they finally have a free evening, end up endlessly scrolling through Netflix before choosing something. According to research, that scrolling eats up 5 days a year on average. Based on my watchlist, ChatGPT now sends me tailored recommendations. Perfectly aligned with my taste.
For my bi-daily meditation routine, I now get gentle reminders along with a helpful tip and suggested focus of the day.
I’ve also seen plenty of fun examples from others using Tasks for their New Year’s resolutions—like getting a unique, healthy Airfryer recipe every day, or parents getting an original, illustrated bedtime story every night for their kids.
Old Tech in New Bottles?
Yes, you could already set reminders on your calendar, right? But GPT Tasks is different from existing tools like Siri or Apple’s Reminders app—it’s smarter and more versatile. It goes beyond simple reminders and can carry out complex, contextual tasks, like the examples above. It also offers real-time updates, such as newsletter digests, tailored to your preferences.
While traditional tools are mostly passive, GPT Tasks is proactive and context-aware. It generates both tasks and content based on your needs. And just like any prompt: the better your task description, the better the output.
This blend of generative power and flexibility makes GPT Tasks a unique and powerful digital assistant.
Hallucinated Reminders
Of course, GPT Tasks isn’t perfect yet. For instance, I’ve noticed some glitches when trying to plan multiple reminders across different days/times. Sometimes it just repeats your input without delivering a useful result—like a meal planner that simply echoed the prompt.
Since the feature is still in beta, some tasks may unexpectedly fail—like reminders not arriving on time. Also, you’re currently limited to 10 active tasks, which can be restrictive if you want to automate many parts of your day.
That said, OpenAI is expected to roll out follow-up features. With future integrations like Operator and Caterpillar, Tasks might evolve to include ordering groceries or booking trips. It could also eventually connect to external apps or smart home devices—like syncing your calendar with household systems.
