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I gave ChatGPT $100 and 72 hours to get me out of the house — and it found something I realized I've been missing for years

By Elton Jones, Tom's Guide

I gave ChatGPT $100 and 72 hours to get me out of the house — and it found something I realized I've been missing for years

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I made a promise to myself this year: take advantage of those three-day weekends by enjoying the great outdoors instead of sleeping in till the PM hours. Those instances where I get an extended break from work are rare, so I’ve made it my mission to fill those off days with memorable activities. ChatGPT has sent me all over New York this year since I’ve begun using it as one of my digital curators for fun activities I may not have known about before. My trip-planning chatbot has made me aware of local museums, restaurants, bookshops and even a few oddities that I’ll be sure to bring my buddies to the next time around.

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