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Techie Tests AI: ChatGPT Astra Books Tirupati Accommodation, Goes Viral
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 11:34
Techie Tests AI: ChatGPT Astra Books Tirupati Accommodation, Goes Viral
- •An Instagram video by tech by pavan went viral, showcasing OpenAI's "GPT-6 Astra" navigating the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) website to book accommodation.
- •The tech creator claimed the AI model successfully processed a booking up to the final payment stage with minimal human intervention, surprising viewers given the TTD portal's high demand.
- •Pavan prompted the AI to book accommodation for December 21, and it reportedly accessed credentials, navigated the site, and stopped before payment.
- •A screenshot in the video showed a "GPT-6 Astra" chatbot interface with instructions to log in, select accommodation, and halt before completing payment.
- •The viral claim sparked discussions about AI's future capabilities in handling complex online tasks, as well as concerns regarding reliability, security, and AI autonomy with personal accounts.
Key Questions Answered
The tech creator provided a simple prompt to OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra instructing it to book accommodation for a December 21 visit on the TTD website, and the AI accessed his credentials, navigated the portal, and stopped at the final payment page.
The viral video featured the AI navigating the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) website, a booking platform known for heavy traffic when darshan and accommodation slots open.
It sparked debate because the AI successfully handled a high-demand task with minimal human intervention, prompting discussions on the future of autonomous digital assistants while raising questions about security, reliability, and personal account access.
