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Since its launch, ChatGPT has taken the internet and our tech-driven society by storm. Consumers have used this AI in a variety of ways, using it to resume projectsemails and even school assignments.
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However, another way to use ChatGPT’s innovative AI is to save money on groceries and help budgets stay within their means. Below are ways to use ChatGPT to your advantage when it comes to go shopping.
He can make a grocery list for you
By entering a query such as “make me a grocery list” in ChatGPT, the AI will be able to generate a grocery list for you based on the number of people in your household, dietary restrictions and meals scheduled for the week. It is suggested to enter the age and lifestyle of the people you will be cooking for so that ChatGPT generates a more specific shopping list that suits your needs.
ChatGPT will be able to reduce the costs of your generated grocery list by comparing prices between two grocery stores. Keep in mind that the AI will advise you to check your local stores for the best deals, as prices vary depending on store location. ChatGPT will not be able to find exact prices for you, but can give a rough estimate of your total costs.
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He can find cheaper meal options
Let’s say you found the perfect recipe online, but there’s a catch. The ingredients are expensive and there are too many new ingredients you need to buy to even justify trying the recipe. This is where ChatGPT can help you. By telling the robot what ingredients you have in your pantry or fridge, it can design a similar recipe for you using the ingredients you present to it. This way you can use what you have on hand and avoid food waste. With ChatGPT, you can still make the recipe you want but at a much lower cost.
“Remember to educate yourself on ‘what’s in season and when to buy them,'” said Samuel Park, tech expert and founder of TechMaestro.co“because buying seasonal fruits and vegetables can save you a lot of money.”
It can guarantee you the best deals
By simply asking ChatGPT, the AI will provide guidance on how to find discount codes for a given grocery store.
“One of my favorites is asking ChatGPT for ‘coupon tips and tricks,’ because it can provide helpful advice on maximizing your savings through coupons, sales, and discounts,” Park said.
Additionally, ChatGPT can alert you to any upcoming sales at the grocery store of your choice. ChatGPT will help you by providing resources for researching sales and suggesting grocery apps and loyalty rewards programs. By providing valuable coupon and sales information, ChatGPT allows you to stock up on merchandise and save money.
Final remark
ChatGPT is relatively new software and there are many unknown variables when considering how AI will affect future financial practices. Consumers still have a lot to learn about how to use ChatGPT to save money.
However, ChatGPT has a useful advantage: its ability to answer all questions and provide an answer to the best of its ability. As a consumer, you shouldn’t be afraid to approach ChatGPT with any questions regarding groceries and budgeting.
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