Growth engineer at OpenAI Anshita Saini recently celebrated a career milestone when a feature she developed for ChatGPT was spotlighted in TechCrunch. The innovative update allows users to assign traits like “chatty” or “Gen Z” to the AI chatbot, adding a personalised touch to interactions. While her achievement drew professional accolades, it was her mother’s endearing response that stole the limelight on social media.
Excitedly sharing the news, Anshita messaged her mom, saying, “This feature I built made it onto TechCrunch,” along with the article link. Her mother’s reply was equal parts supportive and quintessentially mom-like, “Nice! Great! Inspirational.” But she didn’t stop there, quickly following up with a health check, “Did you have nuts and fruits today though?”
Finding the exchange hilarious, Anshita shared a screenshot of their chat on X, captioning it, “Cannot catch a break”. The post resonated widely, racking up hundreds of thousands of views within hours.
Netizens flooded the post with relatable comments. One user wrote, “Indian moms for the win,” while another quipped, “Only an Indian mom could seamlessly shift from tech to health.”
The exchange reflects a universal truth in Indian families: no matter how accomplished you are, you’re always a child in need of care for parents. While Anshita’s work is shaping the future of AI, her mom ensures she stays grounded—and well-fed!
