xAI is quietly developing a new feature for Grok called “Tasks,” discovered ahead of a likely Grok model update. This tool brings a scheduling mechanism to Grok that resembles ChatGPT’s custom GPT tasks but with what looks like much finer control. Users will reportedly be able to enter any prompt and configure it to run at specific intervals—once, daily, on selected weekdays, monthly, or yearly—with precise time and date options. The configuration flow appears extensive, allowing Grok to act like a programmable assistant that executes recurring routines automatically.
The initial suggestions promoted by xAI in the UI include examples like “Daily Productivity Boost” and “Weekly News Digest.” These templates hint at both casual and information-heavy use cases. For instance, Grok could deliver a TestingCatalog news briefing every morning, offering value to users who follow ongoing developments in AI and tech. This automation could especially appeal to professionals, creators, and enthusiasts who rely on Grok as a source of consistent updates or motivation.
However, the feature’s true usefulness may hinge on how output is delivered. ChatGPT’s current Tasks implementation confines results inside the app, requiring users to manually check in—a bottleneck that diminishes its utility. If xAI adds external delivery channels, such as email or notifications outside of X, it could mark a turning point in making AI reminders and automations actually practical. For Grok, this would extend its functionality beyond chat and position it closer to a true assistant model, not just a chatbot confined to a tab.
