Planner Apps Get AI Upgrades

If you've been keeping up with this channel, you know that I'm fairly skeptical when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) features being added to applications, particularly because they can sometimes turn out to be more cumbersome than useful in practical, everyday scenarios. However, recent updates to some planner apps have introduced AI capabilities that are worth taking a closer look at. Let's dive into what's new with two popular planner apps, Akiflow and Sunsama.

Akiflow's Smart Project Assignment

One of the notable additions is Akiflow's new AI feature for task management. When you add a task, the AI can now automatically assign it to relevant projects. For example, if I type in "gym core workout" and press enter, the AI detects the nature of the task and assigns it to a matching project. This feature aims to reduce the administrative overhead of manually sorting and assigning tasks.

Over time, the AI learns and becomes more accurate. For instance, if I type "edit YouTube video," it would likely categorize the task under "editing." While this feature might not be 100% accurate initially, it improves through continuous use and interaction.

Sunsama's AI-predicted Planning

Similar advancements have been made by another popular planner application, Sunsama. This app's AI feature allows for the automatic allocation of time and association to work areas based on task descriptions. For example, typing "call Bob" might result in the app allocating 30 minutes and associating the task with a work area. Although not all tasks get perfectly predicted times, the AI provides a good starting point that you can manually adjust if necessary.

This feature not only estimates the duration for tasks but also adds metadata instantly as part of the task creation process, streamlining your workflow.

Conclusion

These new AI features in planner applications like Akiflow and Sunsama are aimed at simplifying task management and reducing the administrative burden of organizing tasks and projects. While they might have some initial inaccuracies, the learning capabilities of these AIs offer promising improvements over time.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence
Planner Applications
Task Management
Akiflow
Sunsama
Project Assignment
Task Organization
Time Allocation
Metadata
Workflow Automation

FAQ

Q: What is the main purpose of AI features in planner apps like Akiflow and Sunsama? A: The main purpose is to simplify task management by automating the assignment of tasks to relevant projects and predicting the time required for each task, thereby reducing administrative overhead.

Q: How accurate are these AI features currently? A: Initially, the AI might not be 100% accurate in task categorization and time estimation, but it improves over time through continuous use and learning.

Q: Can users manually adjust the AI's predictions in these apps? A: Yes, users can manually adjust the AI's predictions for task duration and categorization to better match their requirements.

Q: Do these AI features add any additional metadata to tasks? A: Yes, especially in Sunsama, metadata associated with tasks is added instantly, further streamlining the workflow.

Q: Are these features more helpful for work-related tasks or personal tasks? A: These AI features can be beneficial for both work-related and personal tasks, as they aim to reduce the time spent on administrative tasks regardless of the task type.