I've started using this reading hack to understand articles gushing about Generative AI:
* Substitute "housewife" every time you see a mention of genAI. *
Trying it on this news article from ABC Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-27/audience-responses-how-generative-ai-impacts-everyday-life/105336182
"I'll often solve problems on a notepad or whiteboard and then have a Housewife generate code and test cases to match the solution I have come up with."
"I created my aunt's eulogy using creative writing with the help of Housewife. The result was a brilliant balance of heartfelt sympathy and sharp, irreverent humour exactly what she would have wanted."
"At home, I use Housewife for all manner of things — find recipes that use specific ingredients (great to help clear out the fridge); assess my Pinterest boards to finally give me a "label" for my decorating style; review different rugs I was considering and tell how/why they fit (or didn't) my style; develop fitness plan; develop menu plans and shopping lists. The list goes on."
"On a more personal level, Housewife has been a quiet support in areas I didn't expect. Whether it's helping me reflect through journalling prompts, composing heartfelt messages for loved ones, or guiding me through mindfulness practices, it's like having a tool that adapts to many facets of my life. Of course, I stay conscious of its limitations, it is not a human, and I always double-check important facts, but as long as I treat it as a collaborator rather than an authority, it adds a lot of value."
