Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape our everyday lives — from solving complex tasks to bridging cultural and linguistic gaps. A recent video from Bengaluru shows how OpenAI’s ChatGPT helped a young man negotiate with an auto-rickshaw driver in Kannada, capturing the power of AI in real-world conversations.
A New Way to Communicate: ChatGPT as Translator
Sajan Mahto, who captured the video, demonstrated an innovative use of ChatGPT’s voice assistant feature. In the clip, Mahto requested,
“Hi ChatGPT, you have to help me in negotiating with the auto driver in Bengaluru. The auto driver is saying that the fare is ₹200 and I am a student. Please negotiate it for ₹100.”
ChatGPT quickly switched to Kannada, telling the driver,
“Anna, this is the route that I travel every day and I am a student. Please come for ₹100.”
Successful Negotiation Thanks to AI
The interaction led to a successful bargain. Initially quoting ₹200, the driver agreed to lower the fare to ₹120 after a brief, friendly negotiation.
“I had said 200 and came down to 150. Since you requested, I reduced another 30 and settled at 120. It is not possible for me to go lower,” explained the auto driver.
Mahto gladly accepted the offer, showcasing a simple yet powerful example of how AI can assist in practical everyday scenarios.
Viral Video Sparks Praise for AI
The video quickly went viral, gathering positive reactions online. Users appreciated the creative use of technology to solve a common urban problem — language barriers between locals and newcomers.
Some comments included:
- “Real use of AI! I appreciate your behaviour.”
- “I will use this trick with shopkeepers and vendors too!”
- “AI speaks Kannada so fluently!”
- “Speaking Kannada problem solved.”
The incident highlights how AI tools like ChatGPT can make city life smoother, particularly in linguistically diverse areas like Bengaluru.
The Future of AI in Daily Life
This example reflects a larger trend: AI is becoming more accessible, intuitive, and capable of handling complex real-world interactions. From shopping to negotiating fares, tools like ChatGPT could soon become everyday companions, bridging gaps that once seemed too wide.
