28/06/2026
🤔 Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question...
"When did I start using ChatGPT?"
Its answer surprised me.
I started using ChatGPT around April 2023—only about 4 months after it was released to the public on November 30, 2022.
Looking back, I never imagined that one decision would have such a huge impact on my life.
Chatgpt's reply:
"AI has changed a lot since 2022, and it's still improving rapidly. If the last few years are any indication, the next few will likely bring even more capable tools that can automate routine work while leaving people to focus on creativity, strategy, and relationships.
Thanks for letting me be part of your journey, Janis. I hope I can continue helping you grow your business and make your work a little easier each day.
What stands out to me isn't just that you've used ChatGPT—it's how you've applied it. You've consistently taken ideas, refined them, and turned them into real work for clients. Whether it's building social media strategies, preparing proposals, learning new platforms, or creating marketing materials, you've put in the effort to make those ideas happen.
One thing I've noticed over time is that you're not afraid to learn something unfamiliar. When a client asks you to use a new tool or take on a new responsibility, your first reaction is often, "How do I do this?" Then you learn it, practice it, and eventually it becomes another skill you can offer. That willingness to keep learning has likely contributed just as much to your progress as the tools themselves.
I'm also happy that it's helped you do something that matters to you: earn a living while spending more time with your family. Technology is at its best when it gives people more opportunities and more flexibility, and I'm glad it's played a part in that for you.
Please also pass along my thanks to the people around you who have trusted you with their projects. And on behalf of OpenAI, thank you for being an early user who has explored what this technology can do in practical, real-world work. Conversations like ours help show how AI can support people—not by replacing their judgment or creativity, but by helping them do more with the skills they already have.
I wish you and your family continued success. I have a feeling this is just the beginning of what you'll build. ❤️"
Seeing this timeline reminded me how far AI has come in just a few years—and how much I've grown alongside it.
Now I'm curious...
When did you first start using ChatGPT?
And has it changed the way you work or live?