A SAVVY dad has saved over £1,000 using an AI chatbot to find the cheapest prices, and you can do it too.
Londoner Tom Church, 32, made the most of the chatbot called Bing to save money on everyday essentials as well as extra tips.
Tom has used the app to save over £1,000 on essentials and other bits and bobs
Tom asked Bing where the cheapest supermarket is to buy chicken
He also asked for a recipe for food he had leftover
He asked it for tips on finding the cheapest air fryer
Bing is Microsoft’s search engine and is also the name of its AI tool, which is powered by the same company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI.
As an example, if Tom has leftover food and is not sure what to make, he asks the chatbot for a recipe so it doesn’t go to waste.
The dad of one, and co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: “I’m guilty of putting a bit too much into the compost bin just because I don’t know what to cook with it.
“So I asked Bing, ‘I have a banana, chicken, onion, and half a tin of tuna. What can I cook?”
Elsewhere, the savvy dad also uses Bing to find a supermarket that sells an item he is after for the cheapest.
He said: “What blew me away was that it compared prices per kg. I didn’t ask it to do that, but it makes complete sense.
“It provides the links for you to go check, and actually here I found Bing was off by a few pennies.”
On his first shop using the tool, Tom saved about £8, which over a year might become £400 or more.
Tom has also used the app to find deals on items such as an air fryer, make a shopping list with just £10 and find a voucher code for a particular retailer.
Not only that, but he also used it to ask for guidance on expensive purchases if you’re low on funds such as an engagement ring.
Bing said: “I’m sorry to hear that you’re in a difficult situation.
“Buying an engagement ring can be a stressful and expensive decision.”
Bing then suggested considering the following before making an expensive purchase:
Your budget and financial situationYour partner’s expectations and preferencesThe quality and value of the ringThe symbolism and meaning of the ring
On top of that, Tom has used Bing for tips on figuring out if a particular website is secure and to work out how PAYE is calculated.
He also asked for the cheapest way to get a divorce after one o customer asked for advice.
Here is what Tom has saved:
Making use of leftover food – £10 or £300 a yearShopping at a cheaper store – £8 or £400 a yearAir fryer – founder a cheaper option saving £10Using it to compile a shopping list – £30 a weekVoucher codes – £23.80Cheap flights – roughly £50
To get access to the Bing chatbot for free you’ll need to have Microsoft Edge.
You can download it easily by Googling “Microsoft Edge” and following the instructions.
To then use Bing, in the Edge browser, go to bing.com and click on the “chat” tab.
How can I save on my supermarket shop?
There are a number of ways you can cut costs and drive down your grocery bills.
You can make use of cashback schemes to save money.
Signing up to sites like Topcashback can you help get money back from your purchases.
Making a list before you head out to do your food shopping is always a good start as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases.
Buying supermarkets’ own-brand goods instead of higher end more notable brands could save you a few pounds too.
Some supermarkets run “wonky” veg schemes, where you pay less for fresh produce that’s misshapen or imperfect.
Lidl, for example, has its Waste Not scheme where you can get a whopping five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50.
Checking how much a product costs based on quantity could save you some money.
You might be tempted to opt for a bigger box or packaging because you think you will get more.
But you should always check the price per kg/lb/litre so you’re making a like-for-like decision.
A lot of supermarkets run loyalty schemes, where you can build up points to spend on a later shop.
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