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OpenAI expands upgraded ChatGPT task scheduling to free users

The company is making its scheduling menu available to free accounts while adding event-based automation triggers for paid tiers.

The short version

  • OpenAI has rolled out its upgraded task scheduling tool and scheduling sidebar menu to free ChatGPT accounts.
  • Users can now share scheduled tasks with other individuals to share workflows.
  • Paid subscribers gain the ability to trigger prompts based on real-time events in Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.

Key facts

  • OpenAI extended access to ChatGPT's upgraded task scheduling tool and dedicated sidebar menu to free account users.[Engadget]
  • Users can now share their scheduled tasks with other ChatGPT users.[Engadget]
  • Paid ChatGPT tiers—including Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise—can now set prompts to trigger automatically based on events in connected apps like Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.[Engadget]
  • OpenAI originally launched the dedicated sidebar section and advanced task scheduling features in June exclusively for paid subscribers.[Engadget]

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