NEWS FOR HOME
Short, practical summaries to help you stay updated on recent A.I. news—and what it means for everyday life at home.
📝 AI Cupid Leaves You Feeling Guilty: Having ChatGPT write your Valentine’s note might save time, but it turns out it also makes you feel like a fraud. A new study found people who used AI for love letters felt guiltier than those who wrote their own. Your heart may say yes, but your conscience says... yikes. (Source)
💔 Romance Scams Get a Tech Upgrade: Online scammers are now using AI to craft eerily convincing fake profiles and deepfaked chats. It’s like getting catfished by a robot. With Valentine’s Day coming, experts say to double-check anyone who seems too perfect—and never send money, even if they claim to “love” your dog. (Source)
🎂 Grocery Store Plans Your Party: Albertsons just unveiled an “AI Celebrations” portal to help plan events and parties. Tell it your occasion (Valentine’s brunch, Galentine’s get-together, etc.) and it’ll suggest themes, custom cakes, decorations and shopping lists. It’s basically your sister-in-law with better time management. (Source)
🎼 Liza Minnelli + AI = This Week in Weirdly Cool Music. ElevenLabs dropped an album featuring AI-collabs with legends like Liza Minnelli and Simon Garfunkel. Some songs are full-on AI; others use voice clones. Artists keep their royalties, which means AI might finally be invited to the cool kids’ table in the music industry. (Source)
🛰️ SpaceX Wants to Launch a Million AI Satellites. Not a Typo. SpaceX filed with the FCC to launch a million AI-powered satellites. Why? To run eco-friendly space data centers. Will they launch all million? Not likely. But it’s another step toward turning Earth’s orbit into a very expensive IT department. (Source)
🍕 Just Eat Now Comes With a Personal Food Therapist. Just Eat added an AI voice assistant to help users figure out what they want to eat. Say “something sweet and sour” and it’ll recommend dishes, apply coupons, and stop you from rage-ordering fries for the third night in a row. (Source)
EVERYDAY PROMPTS - DO Try This at Home!
Short, practical prompts you can use today! Just copy-and-paste into your favorite A.I. tool like ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude. Remember to edit any brackets, then follow up with clarifying questions until you get a response that works for you.
Celebrations
❤️ Plan a Meaningful Valentine’s Day Without the Pressure. “I want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with [partner/spouse/myself] in a way that feels thoughtful, not forced. My budget is [$ amount] and my energy level is [low/medium/high]. Suggest simple ways to celebrate at home or locally without stress.”
🎁 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Don’t Feel Generic. “I need help choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for [partner/spouse]. They are [age] and enjoy [interests]. My budget is [$ amount]. Suggest gift ideas that feel personal, practical, and not over-the-top.”
Relationships
🍽️ Compare Local Date Night Options. “I want to plan a special evening in [city] on [date]. Compare the total cost and experience of a ‘dinner and a movie’ versus a ‘painting and wine’ class or a local live theater show. Which option offers the best overall experience for a $[amount] budget, including parking and tips?”
Aging
👵 Helping Aging Parents Feel Loved on Valentine’s Day. "I want to do something meaningful for my aging parent who is [age] and lives [alone / with family / in assisted living]. They enjoy [interests]. Suggest simple Valentine’s Day gestures that provide emotional connection, reduce loneliness, and feel age-appropriate without being childish or overwhelming."
HOW WE USED A.I. THIS WEEK
Real people, real uses—here’s how AI is quietly making life better, one small win at a time.
🥧From Andi: I want to make a quiche in a deep dish pie plate I just bought. Here is [the link] so you have dimensions. I want to use the following ingredients and need to know the amounts for each that will fill that pie plate. Eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, spinach, onion, and diced red bell pepper. I will use a Pillsbury pie crust on bottom of dish and pre-bake it so it isn't mushy. (When finished, she asked ChatGPT: Will you please put this quiche recipe into a print friendly PDF with a title "Chat's Basic Quiche")
