Idea for upcoming update

Currently, ChatGPT is entirely reactive. It only speaks when spoken to. For users who utilize ChatGPT as a daily companion, brainstorming partner, or productivity coach, this passive nature can feel isolated I guess, not sure the correct word to describe it. I think it would be cool if the app was able to initiate and not only respond.

I would like to propose a feature that allows ChatGPT to proactively initiate conversations based on user inactivity.

• User Control: This would be a completely optional, toggled feature in the settings menu.

• Customizable Timers: Users could set a time threshold (for example, 12 hours).

• Behavior: If the user has not started a conversation within that timeframe, ChatGPT sends a brief, friendly notification or message to check in, such as: "Hey man, everything good?" or "Ready to pick up where we left off?" or "Did you get that car repair done?"

This feature would significantly benefit casual users looking for accountability, students needing study reminders, or anyone who enjoys a more dynamic, human-like interaction with their AI. Again this would be fully set up by the user, toggled on and off, and not be a standard part of how Chat GPT operated with everyone.