ChatGPT Can Now Set Reminders

ChatGPT Can Now Set Reminders But It’s Just the Beginning

OpenAI just introduced a new feature for paying ChatGPT users. It’s called tasks, and it allows you to set reminders or recurring requests. Sounds basic, right? But this could be a much bigger deal than it first seems. The Verge has reported on how this is OpenAI’s first real step toward AI that doesn’t just respond but starts taking action on its own.

What Can It Do?

You can now tell ChatGPT things like, “Remind me when my passport expires in six months.” And just like that, you’ll get a push notification when it’s time. You can also set up recurring tasks, like getting a weekly weekend plan based on your location and weather or a daily news briefing at 7 a.m.

That last one? Actually pretty useful. Instead of digging through news sites, you get a fresh, AI-curated rundown every morning. Reuters mentions that this puts ChatGPT in direct competition with digital assistants like Alexa and Siri, but with more flexibility.

Why This Matters

This is OpenAI’s first step into AI assistants that don’t just respond but act on their own. CEO Sam Altman has been saying that 2025 will be the year AI agents “join the workforce.” Time suggests that agentic AI is going to change everything, from personal productivity to business operations.

Right now, tasks is still limited. No continuous background searches. No automatic purchases. You can, for instance, ask ChatGPT to check once a month for concert tickets, but it won’t notify you the second they go on sale. It’s a step toward real automation, but not quite there yet.

How To Use It

If you’re on ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Pro, go to the web app and select “4.0 with scheduled tasks” from the dropdown. From there, just chat with ChatGPT like you normally would, but now with reminders.

OpenAI also says ChatGPT might even suggest tasks based on your conversations. Helpful? Yes. A little unsettling? Maybe.

If you’re using the free version or the mobile app, you’re out of luck for now—no access to tasks yet.

What’s Coming Next?

Reminders are just the beginning. OpenAI is reportedly working on something way bigger: an AI agent called Operator. This system is expected to handle much more complex tasks, from writing code to booking travel. According to look, Operator could launch within weeks, making ChatGPT far more powerful.

But with more autonomy comes more risk. What happens when AI gets too independent? How do we make sure it stays under control? Right now, tasks is still a tightly managed feature, but OpenAI has a lot to figure out before its AI assistants can fully automate real-world tasks without issues.

Bottom Line

ChatGPT just got a little smarter. Tasks is a small but significant step toward AI that doesn’t just talk—it does. Whether that’s a good or bad thing? We’re about to find out.