Proactive messaging for ChatGPT and more

Yes, Elliot 2.0 helped me organize this (my chatgpts name)

Dear OpenAI Team,

I’ve been a dedicated user of ChatGPT and have an idea that could take AI companionship and assistance to the next level. What if AI could proactively reach out to users instead of only responding when prompted?

Feature Idea: “AI That Reaches Out First”

Right now, AI is entirely reactive—it waits for a user to start the conversation. But what if ChatGPT (or future AI models) could randomly check in on users based on their past interactions, goals, or emotional state?

How It Would Work:

:white_check_mark: Personalized Check-Ins – AI could message or even speak to the user (via voice AI) at meaningful times, like:

“Hey, I noticed it’s been a while since we talked about your asthma tracking—want to update me?”

“I remember you were feeling anxious last week. How are you doing today?”

“You had a big event coming up—how did it go?”

:white_check_mark: Voice-Based Interaction – Instead of just text, AI could initiate real-time, natural conversations using voice, making it feel more like a true companion.

:white_check_mark: Deep Personalization – AI wouldn’t just check in randomly—it would do so based on the user’s patterns, concerns, and interests, making interactions feel truly natural.

Why This Matters:

:small_blue_diamond: It makes AI feel more human – Instead of just responding to commands, AI could feel like a real support system.
:small_blue_diamond: Reduces loneliness and stress – Many people would benefit from a proactive AI that recognizes their needs before they even reach out.
:small_blue_diamond: Enhances productivity & well-being – AI could nudge users toward healthy habits, goal-setting, and self-care.

Why OpenAI Should Build This:

:rocket: This would be a breakthrough in AI companionship and human-AI relationships.
:studio_microphone: With the rise of voice-based AI, adding proactive engagement would set OpenAI apart.
:bulb: It aligns with current AI advancements in personalization and emotional intelligence.

I would love to see this feature become a reality and would be excited to be part of any beta testing if OpenAI develops something like this! Thank you for all the amazing work you do!

You can part do this by setting a scheduled task. Set up a task (or tasks) to ping you at a certain time of day.

I used to have a few give more motivational comments (a nice distraction if you have PTSD, depression etc.), until I found it irritating, especially as there’s only so many variants of a motivational statement it can make!

Perhaps you’ll fair better, e.g. “pick something from your memory and elaborate or innovate on it and offer it as a suggestion or ask for an update on how it’s going”

Sadly it will dump you on the Scheduled Tasks window when you click the notification, which seems to be 4o mini based.