How a $100 Experiment with ChatGPT Turned Out
In March, Jason Greathouse announced, "I gave ChatGPT a $100 budget and told it to make as much money as possible." What happened two months later?
(Photo: shutterstock)Starting a business usually requires marketing, advertising, and staffing. However, with the AI revolution, known as "Artificial Intelligence," all of that might soon change. In March, Jason Greathouse set out to become an online sensation thanks to a tweet: "I gave ChatGPT a $100 budget and told it to make as much money as possible," he wrote. "I am its human representative and will do whatever it tells me."
Hundreds of thousands of followers tracked his journey, curious about how ChatGPT could function as an advisor. Greathouse raised $7,700 in donations to start this business. Expectations were high that AI would turn $100 into a substantial amount, but just 5 months later, the verdict is in: it failed.
Initially, ChatGPT suggested launching a new website focused on eco-friendly products for home and garden use. The proposed name was GreenGudgetGuru, and the domain was within budget. ChatGPT assured Jason that initial income would come from ad sales and affiliate links. Following ChatGPT's guidance, Jason built the website and purchased the domain.
By March, Jason managed to earn $130. The homepage was active, but users failed to explore other categories. The end result? The website now leads to a 404 error page. Jason has since stopped updating about the site's progress. Although the experiment didn't succeed, it offers plenty to ponder moving forward. Will AI soon be capable of crafting business strategies for us?
