In a story that’s equal parts tech marvel and sheer luck, a woman from Kerala has reportedly won a lottery worth ₹1.32 crore after using ChatGPT to help select her ticket numbers. The incident has gone viral, sparking debates on the role of artificial intelligence in everyday decision-making — and even matters of fate.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed for privacy reasons, told local media that she had been experimenting with ChatGPT for fun when she asked the AI tool to suggest “lucky numbers” based on her birth date, zodiac sign, and personal preferences. She then used those numbers to purchase a ticket in the Kerala State Lottery’s “Win-Win” draw — and hit the jackpot.
“I didn’t expect anything serious. It was just playful curiosity,” she said. “But when the results came in, I was stunned.”
While experts caution against attributing predictive powers to AI, the incident has fueled public fascination with how digital tools are influencing traditional practices — from astrology to gaming.
Kerala Lottery officials confirmed the win and stated that the prize money will be disbursed after standard verification. Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts and skeptics alike are weighing in on social media, with hashtags like #AIJackpot and #ChatGPTLuck trending across platforms.
Cyber experts have warned users not to rely on AI for gambling or financial decisions, emphasizing that tools like ChatGPT are designed for information and entertainment — not fortune-telling.
Still, the story has added a new chapter to India’s growing AI folklore, where technology meets tradition in unexpected ways.