Hello ChatGPT! Can you help me with…

It’s a fine summer morning, and you’re getting ready for your day. As you brush your teeth and try to think of your to-do list, the AI assistant on your device reminds you of all the tasks you have for the day. By the time you finish your breakfast and are ready to go, your AI assistant on your fridge has already added eggs and milk to your grocery list. You realize that you forgot to read an important document before your meeting, but ChatGPT helps you summarize the report while you commute to your office. Things are easier than before.

This might sound too good to be true, but this is the reality of today. From task building and shopping to mental support and casual suggestions, AI is gradually becoming a personal assistant for people. What started with digital assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri has evolved into newer tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude, which go even further to ease things for users.

Is it convenience or dependence?

You probably started using AI software out of curiosity. You asked ChatGPT about a weight loss plan or a gym schedule. It worked, and you kept going back for more suggestions. This is usually how people start using AI and then get dependent on it. Today, people use it to answer emails, create new recipes, ask for movie recommendations, or as a therapist. 

Who is using AI?

On an academic level, students use it to grade their homework before submitting it, brainstorm ideas for their class projects, and understand complex formulas. Parents are using it to find bedtime stories, nutritious alternatives for their children’s favorite snacks, or new activities to engage their children in.

In workspaces, employees are using AI to summarize meeting notes and to convert data into digestible synopses. Small business owners are also benefiting from AI by using it to create eye-catching social media posts, logos, and to find new ways to promote their business.

According to a 2025 Pew Research Center study, 27% of U.S. adults think they interact with AI every day. Out of this majority, three-in-ten do so about once a day or several times a week, and 43% report doing so less often.

Why the shift?

AI is replacing the need to Google things altogether. People do not want to open one link after another to find what they need. With AI, they can simply ask a question and get instant answers. The quickness of it makes it so dependable that people simply cannot resist taking AI’s help for literally everything. Constantly being on your phone is also another reason why people like it so much. Each app, whether for travel, food, editing, or workouts, now features AI-powered software. This makes a consumer’s life much easier.  

A personal friend?

For people who use AI for emotional dumping, apps like Replika and Wysa work best. They can use these chatbots anytime, and they can share anything about their personal life without embarrassment. These apps successfully stimulate empathy and mindfulness, so people tend to chat with these chatbots when feeling stressed. For some, it fills a social gap, and for others, it becomes a mental safety net.

Is this the new normal?

A few years ago, no one would have imagined that you could use software to write your resume or plan your trip, but it is becoming our reality with each passing day. AI gives you a therapist, a tutor, a travel agent, and a personal assistant, all in one, and busy people like that. While it is reshaping how people interact, let us not forget that AI isn’t perfect, and it can always make mistakes.

Can you completely rely on AI?

While one tends to become dependent on AI for small tasks, it is always good to be aware of how you are using it. Most AI tools collect your personal information to train their models, which increases the possibility of your data being exposed. Your private and sensitive information can be stored in company databases without your knowledge or consent. It is always advisable to check the privacy policies of the tools you’re using. 

With the use of AI, there is also no sense of creativity. AI models don’t have consciousness and authenticity. It lacks lived experience and emotional depth, which means that it reuses existing patterns rather than creating something new. The inventiveness dies, and you see articles that evoke no feelings. 

Sometimes, it also gives the wrong answers confidently and can disseminate wrong information, so it is very important to fact-check or use critical thinking when using these tools. Have fun with AI. Use it to find new ideas, to speed up tasks, or to assist you in daily life. But make sure you are being safe while using it.