OpenAI has begun rolling out a new feature called ChatGPT Tasks, now available in beta for subscribers of its Plus, Team, and Pro plans. The feature aims to make the AI assistant more proactive by giving it the ability to handle automated, personalized workflows — a step beyond the standard question-and-answer format.
Automation and personalization at the core
ChatGPT Tasks is designed to let users set up recurring or one-time actions that the AI can carry out on its own. Instead of waiting for a prompt, the system can execute tasks based on a schedule or specific triggers. Think of it like telling the AI to check the weather every morning and send a summary, or to compile a daily news digest based on your interests.
OpenAI says the feature emphasizes both automation and personalization. That means the AI learns from your preferences over time, tailoring how it completes each task. For example, a user might set a task to generate a weekly report on a project — the AI would not only pull the data but also format it in the way the user prefers.
Available to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers
For now, ChatGPT Tasks is only in beta for paying users on the Plus, Team, and Pro tiers. Free-tier users won't have access. The rollout is gradual — not every subscriber in those tiers will see the feature immediately. OpenAI hasn't said exactly how long the beta will last or when a wider release might come.
Each plan comes with different usage limits for Tasks. The company hasn't detailed those limits yet, but early testers report that the feature is tucked inside the ChatGPT interface, accessible through a new menu or by typing natural-language commands like 'remind me to...' or 'every morning, give me...'.
Potential boost to productivity — if it works reliably
The big promise of ChatGPT Tasks is a productivity bump. Automating routine requests — say, 'send me a list of upcoming deadlines every Monday' — could save users time they'd otherwise spend typing the same prompts over and over. But because it's still in beta, reliability is an open question. Early users on social media have noted occasional delays or missed triggers, typical for a feature still being tested.
OpenAI hasn't published any data on how well Tasks performs in the wild. The company is likely collecting feedback to refine the system before a full launch. For now, users who rely on ChatGPT for repetitive information-gathering or scheduling might find the beta worth trying — as long as they're not depending on it for mission-critical tasks.
Subscribers on Plus ($20/month), Team ($25/user/month), or Pro ($200/month) can check whether ChatGPT Tasks has appeared in their account. If it hasn't yet, it should show up over the coming weeks as the beta expands.
