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Real-life prompts that go way beyond work, from sleep to date night

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After I shared my list of the best AI prompts for work, the comments poured in. “OK, Kim, but what about real life?”

What, my work life isn’t real enough for you? Kidding, great question! You know AI can plan a trip and meals or write a to-do list. But let’s go beyond that.

Here are some powerful, personal prompts to ask ChatGPT, Gemini or your favorite AI assistant. PSA: If you don’t want AI saving your chats or using them other ways, sign up and ask using a burner email address.

💭 For when you’re stuck

You don’t need a scented candle to dive deeper.

“Ask me questions to figure out what’s stressing me out.”
“Give me a plan to break a bad habit.”
“I’m in a rut. Help me brainstorm five things for more energy and joy.”

Bonus: Use Scheduled ChatGPT Tasks to have it check in with you weekly. Boom! Robot accountability buddy.

❤️ For your people

AI can be surprisingly thoughtful when it comes to people you love.

“How can I support my anxious teen without being a helicopter parent?”
“Help me write a kind message to a friend I’ve drifted from.”
“Create a no-screens weekend plan for family laughs.”

Bonus: Plan a night for a fun game you haven’t played yet, and suggest on-brand snack recipes.

😏 For love, flirts and deep convos

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Meet your future robot coworker

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Humanoid robots have come a long way. In 2000, Honda’s $2.5 million ASIMO could barely shuffle along at 1 mph. Now, robots are running, flipping and handling customer service. Let’s dive into the robot revolution.

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Clean it like you mean it

🧽 Chores don’t have to be hard. Make it a breeze with these picks.

Get rid of pet hair, lint and fuzz with a reusable sticky roller ($10).
These soft cotton baby wipes ($6.64) are perfect for sensitive skin.
The Pink Stuff (51% off) is your go-to for tackling tough stains.
Freshen up your kicks using a washing machine bag (31% off).
Dishwasher cleaning tablets ($18) are a game changer for removing mineral buildup.

🤖 Sit back and relax: This little window cleaning robot ($240) will make your windows shine without lifting a finger.

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Is your Roomba spying on you? – March 29th, Hour 4

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Nancy from Santa Rosa, California, wants to know: Is her robot vacuum recording her? Plus, how to make money with Google Opinion Rewards, why Amazon doesn’t want to be responsible for third-party sellers, and a quiet breakthrough in laptop tech.

🤖 Robocop is real: Thailand just showed off the Cyborg 1.0, and yes, it’s a bot dressed in full police gear. This thing has 360-degree cameras for eyes, facial recognition to spot suspects and the ability to detect weapons. The creepiest part? Its AI can analyze CCTV and drone footage from anywhere so it can keep tabs on everything. Coming soon near you, there’s a robot dude with WALL-E eyes and a badge.

94% to 100%

That’s the success rate for robot-assisted surgeries. Doctors often use 3D glasses and chopstick-like hand tools, which the robot mimics using tiny instruments. The tech filters out hand tremors and makes less invasive cuts, meaning patients heal faster with fewer complications. Pretty amazing. If R2-D2 tells me to count backward, I’m trusting the process.

I’m sexy and I mow it: The Segway Navimow i105N is a wireless robot lawn mower that can zip around your yard and dodge obstacles (and dog poop). It’s pretty quiet at just 58 decibels. Think a humming refrigerator. The downside: It costs $999.

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AI is taking these jobs and creating these jobs

You’ve probably seen the headlines: “AI is coming for all our jobs.” But instead of you panicking, I did the hard work for you. I tracked down the 290-page Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum and actually read it.

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From dusty to sparkly

🧽 Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has the tools you need to tackle spring-cleaning.

No more wringing out dirty water by hand with this mop and bucket combo (20% off).
Sit back, relax and let the Shark robot vacuum (45% off) do the hard work.
Dusty gadgets? Use an air duster (25% off) to blast it all away.
Polish your laptop with a cleaning kit (19% off) that gets into every nook.
Speaking of, this mini car vacuum (34% off) is perfect for tight spots.
Make your windows shine with an outdoor glass cleaner (25% off).
Spritz some pet odor eliminator (22% off) for a fresh-smelling home.
Hide cleaning supplies under the sink with a handy organizer (21% off).
Washing machine cleaner tablets (17% off) tackle residue and grime.
Smart, a laundry basket shelf combo (27% off) that looks like furniture.

🤧 Spring sniffles? Breathe easier with an air purifier (20% off) to filter out all dust and pollen.

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🧠 AI’s climbing career ladders: One venture capitalist just said the thing that makes headlines: AI isn’t just “augmenting” workers, it’s replacing them. Victor Lazarte of Benchmark (backers of Uber and Snap) said lawyers and recruiters are first on the chopping block. Somewhere out there, a robot is bingeing caffeine to cram for the LSAT.

🐎 Kawasaki’s making a robot horse: Yes, seriously. It’s called “Corleo,” and one day you might actually be able to ride it through snow, over rocky cliffs and more. Thanks to goat-like feet and AI. Yeehaw meets Skynet, what could go wrong? Watch the action here.

🤖 On the flip side: What’s harder than a backflip? A side flip. And Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot just nailed it flawlessly (watch it here). At 4 feet 3 inches tall, this little guy isn’t just a show-off. The G1 can jog, too. If you have $16,000 to spare, you could have this as a buddy for your morning run. Picture that going down on your street.

55 years old

The age of an underwater camera trap discovered by a robot submarine at the bottom of a dark Scottish lake. And yes, you guessed right, it was part of a hunt for the Loch Ness Monster. The camera was in such good shape that they actually managed to develop a few photos. Sadly, no Nessie. Just murky water and crushed dreams. What does the Loch Ness monster eat? Fish and ships! 😂

⚾ Bat boy vs. drone: America’s new pastime: It’s not the worst thing to happen to baseball, but it’s up there. During an A’s vs. Cubs game, a rogue drone buzzed the outfield. While security stood around shrugging, a lone hero, a 22-year-old bat boy Stewart Thalblum sprang into action. Armed with nothing but a Louisville Slugger and zero hesitation, he whacked the drone out of the sky. No injuries, no lawsuits, just one less robot in the air.

Enter the robo-bagger

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Going grocery shopping? Don’t be surprised if soon a little robot packs all your stuff — not the bagger.

The future of robotics: A Swedish startup just built “Luna,” a robot dog that adapts like a human — no preprogrammed data, no training simulations. Instead, it’s one of the first examples of physical agentic AI, meaning it can think, make decisions and act on its own. Since it learns through experience, they’re going to hire a dog trainer to teach it. Wild. Watch it here.

Clear signs you’re using AI to write

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Use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude to craft that perfect office email? From overused words to perfect grammar, here’s how to avoid sounding like a robot.

Amazon records everything you tell your Echo

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Every embarrassing thing you ask your Echo? That’s being stored and reported back to Amazon. Starting March 28th, every request you make goes straight to them. Plus, Google’s Gemini robot, ChatGPT will roast you for fun, and heat’s aging your DNA.

Don’t fall for this! Fake CAPTCHA tests are popping up. They’ll ask you to do three things: Press Windows Key + R (opens the Run command box), then Ctrl + V (pastes “I am not a robot – reCAPTCHA Verification ID: XXXX”) and hit Enter. You’ve just executed a hidden prompt that downloads malware onto your computer. Snap.

Around 70%

Of people are polite to chatbots. I am. Most of us do it out of habit; some people are playing it safe in case of a robot uprising. “Yes, spare that one, she said thank you.” The pros know being polite gets you better answers.