My 84-Year-Old Aunt Chats with ChatGPT 3 Times a Day
heyneighbor · x · 2026-07-15
The author shares a story about their **84-year-old aunt** living in rural Ontario, Canada, who chats with ChatGPT at least three times a day. She primarily uses it to: - Look up cooking and knitting questions; - Learn new things she's interested in; - Get everyday assistance. The author's takeaway is that AI isn't just a source of anxiety; many everyday people are already using it to improve their lives.
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