I Asked ChatGPT To Control My Life, and It Immediately Fell Apart

Within minutes of my decision to hand my life over to AI, ChatGPT suggested that, if able, I should go outside and play with my dog instead of work. I had asked the chatbot to make the choice for me, and it had said that I should prioritize “valuable experiences” that contribute to my “overall well-being.” This instruction was welcome, as it was beautiful outside and, more importantly, not even noon on Monday, so I dutifully did as I was told. 

After 35 years of living in relative control of my decisions, I had decided to see what would happen if I asked AI to control my life…