At 4 am, a Delhi cab driver was practising English. Here’s why

At 4:13 a.m., a cab driver in New Delhi was found to be practicing English while speaking on his phone during an early morning ride. Tushar Jejani, a management consultant, shared his experience on LinkedIn after he booked a cab and noticed the driver using English during their journey through deserted streets. Initially, Jejani felt uneasy thinking the driver might be sharing their location and details with someone else, but the driver sensed his discomfort and began a conversation.

They discussed the driver's morning routine and the purpose of his trip to Bengaluru. Jejani, who was traveling with the driver, learned that the driver was actually using ChatGPT on his smartphone to practice English for his newborn daughter. The driver explained that he wanted to help his daughter build a better future through language skills, emphasizing that AI and a smartphone were the only requirements for this endeavor.

This story highlights the accessibility of AI-powered tools in providing educational opportunities to people from all walks of life, without the need for traditional coaching classes or gatekeepers.