Unexpectedly Clever Ways to Use ChatGPT

I’ve decided to compile some of the most unexpected yet creative ways people have been using ChatGPT — the results DID NOT disappoint.

Ever had that sudden thought where you’re stuck with something, and eureka “I think I can ChatGPT this”? Well, people all over the world have had similar experiences, sharing their stories online, and it will make you think twice about what limits are there when using AI.

I kid you not. Some of these ideas are plain genius and I can’t wait to share them with you. Here are amazing ways people have found to use ChatGPT.

Note: While these are general suggestions, it’s important to conduct thorough research and due diligence when selecting AI tools. We do not endorse or promote any specific AI tools mentioned here.

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Bedtime Stories Where Your Child is the Main Character

Ever wondered what it would be like if your child was the star of their very own adventure?

Imagine their imagination soaring as they become the hero, the explorer, or even the villain in a captivating tale centered around them. Seriously, this idea should be in the top 10 parenting hacks of 2024. Think about the possibilities of this!

You can create new stories or adventures based on themes like house chores, school, family values, etc. Not only will they thank you for being such an amazing parent, but they will also get to learn important stuff that you can freely customize depending on their age, mood, or problem.

Steps:

1. Provide ChatGPT with specific details about your child’s interests and preferences.
2. Ask ChatGPT to generate a story that incorporates these elements, make sure to specify how long you want the story to be.
3. Customize the story further by adding specific names, places, or events. Try to include names of familiar people like family.
4. Optional: Tell ChatGPT what kind of theme you want for the story (medieval, fantasy, etc.). Try to mix it up now and then.
5. Optional: Include what kind of learning you want your child to have at the end of the story. Like learning to be patient!
6. Bonus: You can even ask ChatGPT to tell the story for you!

Breaking the Language Barrier

This is a travel hack for those who love going to foreign places. Make sure to save it!

Ever wished you could just talk to people in a foreign country without the hassle of learning a new language? With ChatGPT’s real-time language translation, you can have conversations with anyone, anywhere, anytime. No more awkward gestures or miscommunications. Just clear, natural-ish communication (at least with AI).

Note that accuracy varies depending on the language. Always do your due diligence!

Steps:

1. Activate ChatGPT Voice by going to Settings > New Features > Toggle Voice Conversations “On” (updated versions have this automatically on).
2. Press the headphones button beside the text/message bar.
3. Ask ChatGPT to translate incoming voice to English (or your preferred language).
4. Optional: You can command ChatGPT to speak a bit slowly for better understanding.

Replace Socmed Scrolling with Daily Learning

Raise your hand if you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media most of the time.

Worst if you do “doom scrolling”, or the habit of constantly looking at online news/social media expecting to see something bad. Some say this common yet unnoticed activity done daily actually leads to burnout. A way to counter this? Daily learning via ChatGPT! And this is more fun that you thought it would be.

With personalized learning experiences, you can explore a wide range of topics, from history and science to art and literature. It’s essentially replacing endless scrolling to a more fulfilling, informative way to spend your time.

Steps:

1. Provide ChatGPT with the concept you want to learn about (like Stoicism, finance, or real estate).
2. Ask ChatGPT to explain the concept in simple terms.
3. Ask for additional examples or illustrations to help you understand better.
4. Command ChatGPT to give you daily learnings every time you say “Go” (or another command, up to you).
5. Rename the conversation into something memorable, like “Daily Learning: Stoicism”
6. Optional: You can ask ChatGPT to teach you in a way similar to famous people like Neil deGrasse Tyson!

ChatGPT as Your Green Thumb

If you find your desk too boring, or your backyard too stale, maybe it’s time for some plants!

Taking care of these greens should be easy right? Just water it regularly and it will thrive… No. Many of us make this mistake when in reality different plants have different ways they should be taken care of. And it’s not always easy! Thankfully ChatGPT can help.

Steps:

1. Take a photo of your plant and upload it to ChatGPT.
2. Ask ChatGPT to identify the plant and provide care instructions.
3. Set these instructions as phone reminders, ensuring that you won’t forget about it.
4. Optional: You can also ask ChatGPT for green thumb tips every time you set a reminder.

Taking Care of Your Health and Groceries

Tired of forgetting to buy essential items at the grocery store? Let ChatGPT be your fridge’s best friend.

Simply take a photo of your fridge’s contents, and ChatGPT will automatically generate a personalized shopping list based on what you have and what you need. No more wasted trips to the store or forgotten ingredients. Save money from gas, the effort, and time in making a list!

And the best plus? You can make it healthier.

Steps:

1. Take photos of the items in your fridge.
2. Upload the photos to ChatGPT.
3. Ask ChatGPT to create a shopping list based on the items in your fridge.
4. Ask ChatGPT to analyze the grocery list for nutrient deficiencies.
5. Get personalized dietary recommendations based on the analysis.

Conclusion

And that’s it! Weren’t these uses interesting? Do tell us if you plan on using any of these and share your story on how it went.

If you find this too short, don’t worry, we will be adding more to this list as soon as we can see other cool uses of ChatGPT. For now, I hope it sparked some ideas on other clever and unexpected ways to use AI. If you thought of one do share them too! As always, let’s make it happen.

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