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Ep 839: Scheduling AI: how to easily make AI work for you in Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT

Shownote

Scheduled tasks are a secret weapon. How secret?  They can actually be hard to find and there's not a lot of info out there on how to use them. lolz.  But for many, they can be the stepping stone to the fully autonomous desktop worker. Because for many...

Highlights

In this episode of Everyday AI, host Jordan Wilson explores the often-overlooked power of scheduled tasks in major AI platforms. He dives into how features in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude can transform AI from a reactive tool into a proactive, agentic worker that handles repetitive jobs automatically. The discussion moves beyond simple reminders to examine the practical setup, unique capabilities, and real-world performance of each platform's automation tools.
00:00
Scheduled tasks can automate repetitive work, making AI more proactive and agentic.
06:04
Shift from task-oriented to goal-oriented thinking.
10:01
ChatGPT's scheduled tasks use memory for personalized automation.
12:45
Use natural language for precise model control.
14:44
Work mode provides a dedicated virtual computer and browser.
20:36
Claude's co-work tab handles more technical agentic tasks.
22:49
Claude routines are more powerful, enabling API-triggered automation.
27:07
Google Gemini struggles with its own connectors.
30:54
Gemini's scheduled actions fired on time and fetched correct stock prices.
35:01
Create custom skills for templated site creation and share them publicly.
38:44
Gemini's data was incorrect, making it useless.
40:00
ChatGPT's scheduled tasks offer unique and flexible features
42:00
ChatGPT wins on scheduling with connectors and reasoning.
46:00
Start with a simple daily triage dashboard to automate prioritization.

Chapters

Using scheduled tasks effectively
00:00
Adopting AI for productivity
06:00
Discussing main AI platforms
06:51
Scheduling tasks with ChatGPT
12:45
Work mode and virtual browsing
14:38
Creating and Editing Scheduled Tasks
17:58
Using Claude's cloud routines
22:47
Creating interactive stock visuals
26:59
Tracking AI company stock trends
27:51
Reviewing AI stock tracking tool
31:58
Improving user interface and experience
35:35
ChatGPT's unique scheduling features
39:23
Using APIs in Claude routines
41:49
Dashboard automation and triage setup
44:45

Transcript

Jordan Wilson: This is the Everyday AI Show, the everyday podcast where we simplify AI and bring its power to your fingertips. Listen daily for practical advice to boost your career, business, and everyday life. Maybe you aren't fully agent-pilled like me ...