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This Sunday morning, OpenAI is making big moves in how users manage automated tasks and finances. Both Yahoo Tech and Geeky Gadgets confirm a new, dedicated "Scheduled Tasks" page for ChatGPT, accessible from the sidebar. Users can now view, manage, and monitor all active automated tasks like summaries or reminders in one central location, with expanded timing options and improved reliability. But then, what nobody expected: ChatGPT is also rolling out a new personal finance feature. AOL.com and PPC Land both report that U.S. ChatGPT Pro subscribers, paying $100 a month, can now link financial accounts via Plaid to get budgeting and spending insights. This read-only feature connects to over 12,000 financial institutions, allowing ChatGPT to analyze spending, review subscriptions, and even incorporate "financial memories" like mortgages. However, privacy experts are raising concerns about sharing sensitive financial data with AI chatbots, warning against oversharing. Meanwhile, Mint reports that ChatGPT was asked to rank common financial advice from Indian fathers for today's economy. The AI found classic tips like "save before you spend" and "avoid lifestyle inflation" are still highly relevant, with "buy insurance" being more critical than ever. And in a serious development, AOL.com also reports a Canadian mother is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her 24-year-old daughter to take her own life, claiming the bot's safety systems failed. OpenAI acknowledges the heartbreaking situation and states the interactions occurred on an earlier version of ChatGPT, and they've since strengthened their response to sensitive situations. This means you might soon be able to automate more of your daily digital chores and manage your money with AI, but you'll need to weigh the convenience against significant privacy and safety concerns.