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Switched On – AI agents and CustomGPTs in focus

Imagine communicating with an AI that doesn’t just answer questions, but proactively takes on tasks, makes decisions and manages processes – almost as efficiently as a human. Welcome to the world of AI agents!
Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and AI expert, sees AI agents as one of the most exciting technology trends. He emphasizes that these agents use iterative processes to handle complex tasks instead of just executing simple commands. They can work iteratively, do research on their own and continuously improve through feedback.
In a live demo, Ng watched an AI agent recognize a failed web search and switch on its own to a Wikipedia search in order to still complete the task successfully. He is convinced that many people will soon have similar experiences as AI agents increasingly carry out complex actions for us.
What makes AI agents so special?
What makes AI agents special is their ability to act independently and in context. They combine machine learning, generative models and data analysis to act as “digital employees.” Unlike conventional AI solutions, they are:
Many experts see agentic AI as the next evolutionary stage of AI systems. It enables a fusion of automation, intelligence and interaction that fundamentally changes how we interact with technology and how companies work. This trend is paving the way for a new era of digital transformation.

CustomGPTs: tailor-made AI agents for everyone

While advanced AI agents are impressive, they often require considerable resources and expertise to develop and implement. This is where CustomGPTs come in, an offering from OpenAI that lets users create tailor-made GPTs for specific purposes and share them with others.

What are CustomGPTs?
CustomGPTs are customized versions of ChatGPT tailored to specific tasks or topics. They combine instructions, additional knowledge and capabilities to create a model that meets the user’s individual requirements. This makes it possible to develop an AI agent that can act as a language teacher, technical support or personal assistant, for example.
CustomGPTs can take on a wide range of functions, including:
Creating a CustomGPT
Creating a CustomGPT is a user-friendly process:

1. Get access: A ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise account is required to use the GPT creation feature. Once created, however, CustomGPTs can be used by all users, including those with free access.

2. Use the GPT Builder: OpenAI offers a tool called GPT Builder that lets you create your own GPT through a conversational interface without having to fill in all the required fields manually.

3. Add instructions and knowledge: Define specific instructions and add additional knowledge if needed to steer the GPT’s behavior.

4. Test and refine: Interact with the GPT to evaluate its performance and make adjustments as needed.

5. Share: Once created, the CustomGPT can be shared with other users or made publicly available.

Three exciting CustomGPTs at a glance

To illustrate what CustomGPTs can do, we’re presenting three examples – including our own GPT, the Schaltzeit Scenario Tool.
1. Scholar GPT

By awesomegpts.ai

Enhance research with 200M+ resources and built-in critical reading skills. Access Google Scholar, PubMed, JSTOR, Arxiv, and more, effortlessly.

Category: No. 1 in Research & Analysis (worldwide)

User interactions: More than 5 million conversations

What makes Scholar GPT special?

Scholar GPT is a great tool for researchers and students. It provides access to more than 200 million resources from renowned databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, JSTOR and Arxiv. With built-in critical reading skills, it helps you understand and analyze complex academic texts. It speeds up the research process and makes finding relevant literature child’s play.
2. Write For Me
By puzzle.today
Write tailored, engaging content with a focus on quality, relevance, and precise word count.
Category: No. 1 in Writing (worldwide)
User interactions: More than 8 million conversations

What makes Write For Me special?

Write For Me is ideal for anyone who needs high-quality, tailor-made texts. It helps you write blog posts, articles, product descriptions and more. Unlike ChatGPT, it places particular emphasis on:

It makes the writing process easier, saves time and overcomes creative blocks – something that regular ChatGPT doesn’t offer with this level of specialization.
3. Schaltzeit Scenario Tool

By Schaltzeit GmbH

Why is our Scenario Tool unique?

In developing our own GPT, we used various futures studies and methodology papers on scenario development. In the prompt, we specified the communication style and the approach to scenario development. The result is an AI agent that guides you interactively through the scenario development process.

Features of the Scenario Tool:

We invite you to use our Scenario Tool!​

See for yourself how our CustomGPT helps you create complex future scenarios. Whether you work in strategic planning, research or education – our tool offers you a structured and efficient approach to scenario development.

👉 Try Schaltzeit’s Scenario Tool now!

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Knowledge base & methodological foundations
The CustomGPT Scenario Tool is based on a knowledge base of future-relevant studies on topics such as work, technology, the economy and sustainability. Complemented by descriptions of proven scenario development methods, it provides a solid foundation for precise, practical future scenarios.
The CustomGPT Scenario Tool works with a comprehensive knowledge base that combines two things: methodological foundations that structure the approach, and subject knowledge that provides concrete content. Together, these building blocks ensure that the tool can create realistic, well-founded and versatile scenarios.

The methods the tool uses come straight from futures studies and offer clear processes that are both flexible and scientifically sound. Here are the most important approaches:


  • Scenario development: A structured process that ranges from identifying relevant influencing factors to creating detailed scenarios. The tool uses proven methods that ensure the results remain transparent and adaptable.
  • Backcasting: Instead of looking into the future, this approach works backward: starting from a defined image of the future, it analyzes which steps would be necessary to reach that goal. Ideal for creating concrete action plans.
  • Templates and examples: The tool draws on proven examples to provide orientation when creating scenarios. This keeps the style consistent, and users get inspiring ideas for their own work.
This methodological basis ensures that scenario development remains systematic while still leaving enough room for creativity.

The CustomGPT Scenario Tool draws on a wide range of well-founded studies that shed light on various topics. Social, technological and economic developments are covered in order to paint a broad and realistic picture of the future.


  • Society and work: The studies analyze how working environments, education and social structures are changing as a result of technological and cultural shifts.
  • Technology: They provide insights into the role of disruptive technologies such as AI, automation and quantum technologies, and how these shape markets and society.
  • Economy: The knowledge base covers topics such as carbon neutrality, energy policy and the future of capital markets in the context of global change.
  • Ethics and values: One focus is on the social and regulatory challenges posed by new technologies, especially artificial intelligence.
  • Industry-specific knowledge: Detailed insights into sectors such as retail or industry show how they are responding to automation and digitalization.

This variety of topics makes it possible to develop scenarios that are realistic, flexible and practical.

Conclusion: the right approach, the best solution.

With the rapid development of AI agents and the ability to create CustomGPTs, we have entirely new tools at our disposal to make our work more efficient and creative.

CustomGPTs enable anyone to develop powerful AI agents tailored to individual needs – without in-depth technical knowledge. They open up new ways to personalize and increase efficiency in a variety of fields.

We’re curious: How could CustomGPTs enrich your work? What ideas do you have for using AI agents in your environment? Share your experiences and let’s explore the possibilities of this exciting technology together.

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