According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, it is likely that you do not use AI very often. Only 58% of US adults have heard of ChatGPT, and of those, only 24% have actually used it. This means that only 18% of adults overall have experience with AI. Despite the current hype surrounding AI, it is not yet a significant part of most people’s daily lives. We believe this is a missed opportunity. Right now, there are thousands of powerful generative AI apps available, many of which are free, and they can do much more than just basic tasks like drafting emails or writing song lyrics. With the right tools and prompts, AI can be used for a variety of productive purposes, such as helping you get in shape, creating a profitable side hustle, or even selling your old car for a higher price. This series aims to showcase unconventional and impactful ways to use AI in your everyday life. Each installment will feature a real-life challenge that we have personally faced, and we will explain how we used AI to overcome it. Our goal is not for readers to replicate our exact methods, but rather to learn how to use AI creatively and apply it to their own lives. Think of it as a cooking show, where we provide a specific recipe and demonstrate techniques, but ultimately aim to teach you how to “cook” with AI on your own. The authors of this series, Brian Westover and Emily Forlini, bring together their expertise in AI and technology journalism to offer well-rounded and informative stories. Brian has been writing about technology for 14 years and is an early adopter of ChatGPT. He uses AI tools daily and has covered the growth of AI in the PC industry. Emily, a former Big Tech insider, now focuses on emerging technology and has written about topics such as EVs and AI. Together, they will share their knowledge and experiences to help readers understand and utilize AI in their daily lives.