I've been developing a new business over the last six months and even used ChatGPT to help refine my ideas. However, I just discovered someone on Instagram has launched a business with my exact name and the same services I had planned. I feel like I'm in a bizarre situation, almost like an episode of Black Mirror. How could this happen? Is AI responsible for this?
2 Answers
I get your frustration, but it sounds like someone else was just faster or had the means to execute your idea. Try not to get discouraged! Use this as motivation to launch your business and make the necessary adjustments along the way. Remember, you don’t need to be perfect to start!
It's a tough spot, but it's not uncommon. A lot of ideas come from similar inspiration sources, and with billions of people out there, it's likely that overlaps can happen. Your experiences shape your ideas, but so does everything around us – movies, books, trends. It’s kind of inevitable with so many creative minds out there.
True, I worked on my ideas for over a year. I just didn’t expect someone to come out with everything so quickly after I shared them with AI.