Taxi Driver Uses ChatGPT for Casual Chitchat, Highlighting AI's Shift to Daily Utility
yuvalpi · x · 2026-08-06
An X user shared a fascinating anecdote: during a taxi ride, they realized the driver was casually chatting with ChatGPT via voice. The driver wasn't looking for information, but simply using the AI for friendly conversation to pass the time.
The user noted that ChatGPT seems to have graduated from the traditional "AI" category into a practical service that provides genuine utility and companionship in everyday life.
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