Michigan woman credits ChatGPT for her winning ticket as experts warn against trusting AI for luck or money.
Woman Wins $100K Using ChatGPT-Picked Numbers
In a story that’s quickly gone viral, Tammy Carvey, a Michigan resident, claimed that she won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery using numbers generated by ChatGPT. The winning combination — 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball 17 — was chosen by the AI tool after Tammy asked it for a lucky set.
“I asked ChatGPT for a set of Powerball numbers and those are the numbers I played,” Tammy told the Michigan Lottery. Her ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball, landing her the six-figure prize.
The news has sparked massive interest online, with thousands of curious users now asking ChatGPT for their next set of lottery numbers. The story is fueling questions about whether artificial intelligence can really improve someone’s chances of winning the lottery — or if it’s all just a coincidence.
Experts Warn: ChatGPT Can’t Predict Random Lottery Outcomes
While Tammy’s win is fascinating, experts stress that ChatGPT cannot actually predict lottery results. The tool is not designed to analyze random patterns or probabilities. Instead, it generates numbers based on randomness or user prompts, much like any basic number generator.
AI like ChatGPT works by analyzing patterns in text, not predicting future outcomes based on numerical probabilities. That means it cannot increase your chances of winning a game of pure chance like the lottery.
Still, the buzz around this win has led to a deeper conversation about how far people are willing to trust AI for real-life decisions. As tools like ChatGPT become more accessible, users are relying on them not just for fun or productivity, but even for financial advice and big life choices.
Experts caution that this growing trust in AI could lead to risky behavior. Relying on AI for something as unpredictable as gambling, or for serious financial decisions, might offer entertainment — but it also carries the danger of misplaced confidence.
Tammy Carvey’s Powerball win shows how AI is becoming part of everyday life in surprising ways. But while it’s tempting to believe ChatGPT holds the key to fortune, the reality is simple: luck can’t be programmed.
Use AI tools for creative input, inspiration, or entertainment — but keep your expectations grounded when it comes to chance or money.
