
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Midweek Musings! How has your week unfolded?🌙
An entrepreneur recently experimented with ChatGPT’s pro plan to automate a business. AI handled everything from listing searches to deal negotiations—this raises an intriguing question: what are the limits of automation in business operations? 🤖
On another note, an author has penned 15 observations about AI, reflecting on DeepSeek and ChatGPT’s role in shaping our future. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI’s CEO announced a new integration of DeepSeek AI into their platform, granting users a chance to interact with the AI model privately and without censorship. 🔒
Here's another crazy day in AI:
An entrepreneur let AI run his side hustle
15 observations about artificial intelligence
Perplexity AI enables secure access to DeepSeek R1 model
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Can AI Run a Business? This Test Says Yes

Image Credit:Wowza (created with Ideogram)
Would you pay $200 to have an AI start a profitable business for you?
Chris Koerner, an entrepreneur, shared an intriguing experiment on X (formerly Twitter) where he used ChatGPT’s $200/month pro plan to test whether AI could run a business on its own. His idea was simple—find free pianos on Facebook Marketplace, arrange pickups, and resell them for a profit. The twist? AI handled nearly everything.
Here’s how it worked:
ChatGPT searched for free pianos in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
It messaged sellers, offering $200 to have the piano picked up.
A spreadsheet tracked conversations, offers, and status updates.
AI refined its responses and negotiation strategies over time.
The goal was to generate a profit by reselling or repurposing the pianos.
The experiment raises interesting questions about AI’s role in business. It’s one thing to use AI for automation, but what happens when it takes on decision-making and strategy? In this case, ChatGPT wasn’t just assisting—it was actively running parts of the business, from outreach to logistics.
Of course, AI isn’t perfect. It can handle structured tasks well but struggles with unpredictability. A seller changing their mind, unexpected transportation costs, or an overlooked detail in negotiations can throw off the entire process. While Koerner’s approach was innovative, it also highlights the limits of AI-driven business operations. Human oversight is still essential, but experiments like this hint at a future where AI plays an even bigger role in entrepreneurship.
Watch it here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
15 Observations About Artificial Intelligence
/Yascha Mounk, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Persuasion Author, The Identity Trap
AI is advancing at an astonishing pace, shaping how we work, learn, and interact with the world. From helping with language translation and investment analysis to assisting with creative tasks, AI has become an indispensable tool. While some remain skeptical about its long-term impact, recent innovations like DeepSeek challenge assumptions about AI’s progress and global competition. As AI evolves, so too must our understanding of intelligence, ethics, and the role of humanity in an increasingly automated future.
Read more here.
Perplexity AI Enables Secure Access to DeepSeek R1 Model
/David Nield, Tech Radar
DeepSeek, the Chinese-made AI model that has quickly gained attention, is now available on Perplexity AI’s search platform. This integration allows users to access the powerful AI model with uncensored results while ensuring data is stored on US-based servers. Perplexity’s move bypasses concerns over potential government censorship or privacy risks, offering users an alternative way to experience DeepSeek’s capabilities. However, access is limited to Perplexity Pro subscribers, and the feature is currently only available on iOS and the web.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Swiftnotes - Convert YouTube videos into AI-generated notes with citations.
Lido - Extract data from PDFs into spreadsheets instantly with AI.
Bulletpen - Turn spoken thoughts into polished writing with AI.
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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