Son teaches his mom ChatGPT. Now, she is using it to give him boss-like scoldings. Internet finds it so cute

In the ever-expanding world of artificial intelligence, few things are as amusing—or as heartwarmingly relatable—as watching Indian moms embrace new technology. A viral story from Reddit’s r/delhi perfectly captures this phenomenon. In a post titled “I taught my mom to use ChatGPT and this happened,” one user shares a delightful family moment where tradition met technology—and sparks of laughter flew.

At the heart of the post is a familiar scene: a classic Indian mom scolding her child. But this time, the reprimand came with an unexpected twist. The Redditor uploaded a screenshot of a message sent by his mother, written entirely in Hindi:
“Tumne phir se paani ki bottle bhar kar fridge mein nahi rakhi? Kitni baar kaha hai ki jab bhi paani piyo, uske baad bottle bhar kar wapas fridge mein rakho. Itni laparwahi theek nahi hai. Zimmedaari seekho.”
(Translation: “You didn’t refill the water bottle and put it back in the fridge again, did you? How many times have I said—whenever you drink water, refill the bottle and place it back. This kind of carelessness isn’t acceptable. Learn to be responsible.”)

But what truly made the internet laugh was the unexpected line at the end of the message: “Want a softer or stricter version?” That phrase revealed everything. The stern yet lovingly crafted message hadn’t come straight from mom—it was generated by ChatGPT. Yes, this AI-crafted rebuke was the result of a prompt lovingly (and perhaps mischievously) typed by an Indian mother testing out her new favorite digital assistant.

Classic maternal wisdom—now with an AI upgrade.

Naturally, the online community was in stitches. One commenter joked, “Moms after discovering ChatGPT: Technologiya!” Another chuckled, “So cute, I wonder what prompt aunty ji used to write this message.” Someone else added, “Desi moms discovering ChatGPT be like…” And a final user quipped, “Wait until she finds Perplexity or Grok. She’ll probably end up scolding ChatGPT and comparing it with them!”

This isn’t just a funny anecdote—it reflects a broader shift in how Indians are weaving AI into daily life. Whether it’s generating messages, translating languages, or simplifying conversations, tools like ChatGPT are quietly revolutionizing homes.

In fact, another viral clip recently showed a student in Bengaluru using ChatGPT’s voice assistant to translate Hindi into Kannada while negotiating an auto fare—proving that AI in India isn’t just a trend. It’s becoming a cultural companion.