On January 15th, Beijing time, OpenAI officially released its latest feature - "Tasks".

The "Tasks" feature is available in beta form to ChatGPT Plus, Teams and Pro users starting today, and is expected to be rolled out globally in the next few days.

Currently supported in ChatGPT Web, IOS, Android, MacOS. It will also be gradually opened in Windows app later.

This feature allows users to schedule ChatGPT to perform specific tasks at a certain time in the future through simple natural language instructions in the conversation chat and profile menu.

“Tell ChatGPT what you need when, and it will take care of it automatically.”

For example, users can set up a “Weekly News Briefing,” “Daily Weather Update,” or “ Concert ticket sales reminder" etc. The setting and execution of these tasks is similar to combining ChatGPT with Google Alerts and personal calendars to provide users with more personalized and timely services.

Different from existing passive AI, the task function gives ChatGPT a certain degree of "initiative" and can automatically perform user-specified operations at scheduled times.

How should I put it? On the one hand, it improves the user experience and on the other hand, it also opens up new possibilities for the application of AI in daily life.

According to OpenAI, the task function is equivalent to a "scheduled ChatGPT prompt".

Users only need to select "GPT-4o with scheduled tasks" in the model selector, and then describe the required tasks and execution time in natural language, and ChatGPT will automatically create and manage these tasks.

All set tasks can be managed through the drop-down menu in the user profile. In addition, ChatGPT also has the ability to proactively suggest tasks, and users can choose to accept or reject these suggestions.

In terms of task management, users can view and adjust all tasks through the web version of the task manager. Currently, the number of tasks is limited to 10 to ensure the stability and reliability of system operation.

When the task is executed, the user will receive a push notification on the browser, macOS system or mobile application to ensure timely access to information or reminders.

It is reported that OpenAI internal documents show that they divide the development of artificial intelligence into five stages, of which the third stage is the "agent system". And the firstThe fifth stage is superintelligence (Superintelligence) that is “able to complete organizational work”.

Sam Altman mentioned at the 2024 Developer Day: "2025 is the year when agent AI comes into play."

It shows that OpenAI is using task functions as a way to achieve more The foundation of high-level AI capabilities.

Although the realization of AGI may still take some time, the task function is undoubtedly an important step towards this goal.

Currently, many users have posted interactions with ChatGPT using the new Tasks feature on social media Or let gpt remind you of working hours, exercise time, etc. every day, which has received a lot of praise.

The launch of the Task function is expected to significantly increase user stickiness and satisfaction. It will not only reduce the burden of daily tasks on users, but users also expect to improve the efficiency of their lives and work through personalized services.

However, the continued success of the task function will depend on its stability and reliability. OpenAI needs to ensure the accuracy and consistency of its task execution to avoid affecting the user experience due to errors or delays.

In addition, it should be noted that the launch of the task function also poses new challenges to AI ethics and privacy protection. How to ensure the security and privacy of user data while providing convenient services will become an issue that OpenAI needs to focus on.

Only with dual technical and ethical guarantees, agent-based AI can truly benefit human society.

Let us look forward to the near future, ChatGPT is expected to have more capabilities to make decisions autonomously and perform complex tasks. For example, automate scheduling, manage emails, conduct data analysis, and even participate in more advanced business decisions.

The realization of these functions will further narrow the gap between AI and human intelligence and promote the widespread application of AI in various fields.

In addition, 2025 is recognized by everyone as the year of AI agents. Let us guess, which major domestic model will launch the "Tasks" function first?