OpenAI launches scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, replacing Pulse feature in 14 days

OpenAI has launched scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, a new automation feature that allows users to set up reminders, handle recurring work, and monitor information sources. The feature is rolling out starting June 17, 2026 to paid tier users.

Feature capabilities

According to OpenAI, scheduled tasks enable users to automate routine work with improved speed and reliability compared to the previous system. Users can schedule tasks for specific times or broader windows such as morning, afternoon, or evening.

Monitoring tasks can search the web and check connected applications for changes, notifying users only when relevant updates occur. All scheduled tasks are capped at running once per hour maximum. OpenAI states that "unattended tasks may automatically pause after a period of inactivity."

New management interface

The update introduces a dedicated Scheduled page in the ChatGPT sidebar, providing a centralized location to view active tasks, check next run times, and pause, resume, edit, or delete scheduled items. This replaces the previous management system scattered throughout the interface.

Availability and transition timeline

Scheduled tasks are available immediately to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users on both web and mobile platforms. The company confirmed that this feature will replace Pulse, the existing proactive tasks system, which will be removed in 14 days.

OpenAI has not announced whether scheduled tasks will be made available to free tier users. The company also recently shipped improvements to image capture in the ChatGPT mobile app, with faster photo attachment and a more fluid camera interface.

What this means

This update positions ChatGPT as a more comprehensive productivity tool beyond conversational AI, competing directly with task automation platforms. The 14-day sunset period for Pulse suggests OpenAI is moving quickly to consolidate features, though the once-per-hour execution limit and automatic pausing indicate the company is managing server load carefully as it scales these automation capabilities across its paid user base.