Lesson 907 of 1570
AI and big purchases: car, laptop, phone
Use AI to research big-ticket buys before you regret one.
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What this lesson covers
Learning path
The main moves in order
- 1The big idea
- 2purchases
- 3research
- 4decisions
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Section 1
The big idea
A $1500 laptop or $8000 used car is a real choice. AI can compare specs, total cost of ownership, resale value, and reliability across options.
Some examples
- Ask AI to compare 3 laptops for your specific use
- Ask AI for the true cost of a used car (insurance, repairs)
- Ask AI for a phone that lasts 4+ years
- Ask AI when buying refurbished is fine
Try it!
Pick something you might buy in the next year. Ask AI for total cost over 4 years (purchase + maintenance + lost resale). Compare to a cheaper option.
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