AI rivals advance: Scheduling capabilities now equal for Gemini and ChatGPT
Google's Gemini App Takes the Lead with Innovative Scheduled Actions
Get ready to sit back and relax, as Google's Gemini app is taking a big step forward. Starting today, the AI assistant will become more proactive, taking care of recurring or time-specific tasks automatically. This new feature is called "Scheduled Actions."
Don't miss out on this game-changer! Scheduled Actions let you automate prompts within the Gemini app with ease. Need a daily news digest or a weekly blog brainstorm? How about a one-time event reminder? With a couple of words, Gemini will take care of it for you without needing a second prompt.
So, What are Scheduled Actions?
Just picture this:
"Send me a calendar and email summary every weekday at 8 a.m.""Give me 5 blog post ideas every Sunday.""Remind me on Tuesday about my 2 p.m. dentist appointment."
These examples illustrate the power and simplicity of Scheduled Actions. Once you set a recurring task, you can manage it anytime from the Scheduled Actions page in the Gemini settings menu.
Moving Past ChatGPT
While ChatGPT Tasks let you schedule reminders within the app as well as via email, Gemini takes the lead by being built directly into the app and working seamlessly within the Google ecosystem. With Scheduled Actions, you can automate recurring prompts and get proactive updates without any workarounds or the need to leave Google Workspace.
Availability & Access
The feature is now rolling out for users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription, as well as qualifying Google Workspace business or education plans. If you haven't seen the Scheduled Tasks page yet, don't panic. It will be available to everyone soon, possibly for free, according to Google's history of offering its best features without charge[6].
A Step Closer to Autonomous AI
In recent months, Gemini has been evolving with new features such as live conversation, video generation, and deeper Google app integration. And now, with the addition of Scheduled Actions, we are edging ever closer to autonomous AI, with the AI assistant turning into an intelligent personal scheduler that doesn't stop at responding to prompts but instead acts on them for you[7].
Enrichment Data:
- ChatGPT vs. Gemini: While both offer task scheduling features, there are significant differences in their ecosystem integration, availability, and task management capabilities[4][5][6].
- Availability: Currently, Scheduled Actions are available only to users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription and some Google Workspace plans. ChatGPT Tasks are accessible on various platforms[5].
- Management: There are no details disclosed about task limits or specific management options for Gemini, while ChatGPT users can manage tasks by pausing or deleting existing tasks when they reach the 10-task limit[5].
Artificial-intelligence powers Scheduled Actions in Google's Gemini app, allowing users to automate a variety of tasks without constantprompts. This advancement in AI assistant technology brings us a step closer to fully autonomous AI, as the Gemini assistant not only responds but also proactively completes tasks.
