All articles tagged with #task automation
Google’s Gemini task automation, now in beta on Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, can run certain apps in a virtual window to handle errands like ordering an Uber or coffee via prompts, pausing for your review; the Verge tester says it’s impressive but still early and a little weird as it navigates real-world app flows.
Google's Gemini voice assistant can automate tasks in popular mobile apps (starting with Uber and food services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Grubhub) by opening apps, running actions in the background, and prompting for missing details before you confirm. The feature, in early preview, uses Model Context Protocol integrations or App Functions for backend automation, or falls back to navigating the app UI. Privacy controls are emphasized, with data not used for advertising and options to delete access. Availability begins on the Galaxy S26 in the US and South Korea from March 11, with a broader rollout to Pixel devices and more apps planned later this year.
Notion has launched its first AI agent capable of automating complex tasks across user pages and external platforms, enhancing data analysis and task management with customizable profiles and upcoming automation features.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent is a new AI tool designed to perform complex, multi-step tasks like online shopping and research, but it is currently slow, glitchy, and limited in executing transactions, functioning more as a guide than an executor. It shows promise as a background assistant but struggles with reliability and speed, especially for tasks involving secure actions like financial transactions.
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saw extensive discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on task automation, workforce reskilling, human augmentation, and more. Conversations revolved around the distinction between tasks and jobs, concerns about job replacement, the need for workforce reskilling, and the potential of AI to augment human capabilities. Companies showcased their AI initiatives, with examples of cost savings and improved productivity, while also acknowledging the challenges of scaling AI projects and the cost involved. The event highlighted the evolving role of AI in the workforce and the need for adaptability and continual upskilling.