OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work to Handle Long-Running Tasks and Automate Workflows

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Work, a tool designed to manage ongoing projects for hours and transform a goal into finished work. It can automate entire workflows—such as research, campaign briefs, and localized marketing assets—while requiring user approval for key actions. The tool also includes Scheduled Tasks, an enhanced cron-job feature that handles repetitive work on a set schedule or when specific events occur, even when the user is away, with status updates accessible via phone.