Diwali 2.0: Has AI Become Your New Festive Assistant?
Somewhere in India tonight, a grown adult is typing ‘easy peacock rangoli for someone with zero talent’ into a chatbot. Somewhere else, an AI is being asked whether fourteen guests can survive on two kilos of paneer. And in at least one family WhatsApp group, an uncle has discovered AI-made greetings and cannot be stopped. The diyas are still clay. The kaju katli is still dangerously good. But…
This year, Diwali has introduced a new assistant in the form of artificial intelligence (AI), streamlining various aspects of the festival. Gone are the days of laborious rangoli designs, forwarded greeting GIFs, and manual menu planning. AI now offers instant previews, personalized greetings, and tailored meal suggestions. Instead of haphazardly copying neighbors' rangoli, people now describe their desired designs to chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini to receive top-down previews.
Celebratory greetings have transitioned from printed cards to WhatsApp statuses and Instagram stories, with AI tools creating custom images in a matter of minutes. The planning process has also become more efficient, with AI suggesting seven ways to manage the festive budget, gift selection, and menu planning. Additionally, AI has become a fashion consultant, offering outfit suggestions based on existing wardrobe items.
While AI can handle the stress of Diwali preparations, it cannot replicate personal touches such as taste or emotional connection. Ultimately, AI serves as a helpful tool in simplifying the festive experience, but the sparkle and joy still belong to the human celebrants.
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