ChatGPT’s gift ideas for Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and more tech execs

For its creator, OpenAI founder Sam Altman himself, ChatGPT chatbot seems to think he needs some coaching — the AI suggested “innovative productivity gadgets” and an “exclusive startup mentorship experience.”

“Arrange for a private mentorship experience with a successful entrepreneur, investor, or industry expert,” ChatGPT says. “This could provide Altman with valuable insights, guidance, and networking opportunities to further his entrepreneurial endeavors.”

Maybe that’s just the thing Altman needs given the chaos of his recent OpenAI ousting.

What could anyone possibly get for the world’s richest man? ChatGPT had a few suggestions, though some were more realistic than others.

First, a Tesla-themed LEGO set:

“LEGO offers a variety of intricate sets, including some based on Tesla vehicles,” ChatGPT says. A large and detailed LEGO set could be a fun and unique gift for Musk to enjoy during his downtime.”

Though there are a few fan-made Tesla builds out there, LEGO doesn’t actually sell any official Tesla sets.

Second, ChatGPT suggests getting Musk exclusive VIP access to a space launch. This seems like something he’d already have.

(Note: I wanted to ask Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, but access is limited to a small number of paying users of X Premium at the moment.)

If Mark Zuckerberg already has enough floating barges for MMA sparring, ChatGPT suggests getting him a custom virtual reality art installation.

“Hire a renowned virtual reality artist to create a personalized VR art installation specifically tailored to Mark Zuckerberg’s interests and preferences,” the chatbot says. “This could be a unique and interactive experience that he can enjoy using Meta’s VR devices, providing a one-of-a-kind digital art encounter.”

Meta’s Billie AI had a slightly pithier take, delivered with a tiny AI-Kendall Jenner giving a bit of side-eye from the upper right corner of my phone screen.

“Well, Mark Zuckerberg is a billionaire, so he probably already has everything he needs! How about a donation in his name to a cause he cares about, like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?”

ChatGPT suggested bumblebee-themed jewelry for Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, undoubtedly drawing from the company’s bee motif, as well as a wellness package “promoting a healthy work-life balance.” The chatbot suggests a high-quality ergonomic chair, a wellness app subscription, and a relaxation and self-care kit. It might actually fit well into Wolfe Herd’s routine — she’s said she likes to rise with the sun, hydrate first thing in the morning, and keeps a yoga mat next to her bed.

The gift ideas ChatGPT had to offer for Jeff Bezos were mostly related to space and Amazon. The chatbot suggests a 3D-printed model of a Blue Origin rocket, a custom Amazon Fire TV screensaver featuring “photos, memories, and significant moments from Jeff Bezos’ career at Amazon,” and a donation to an organization that focuses on conservation in the Amazon rainforest (in honor of the company’s namesake).

When asked what a good gift might be for both Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, ChatGPT suggests a private guided star-gazing experience. Romantic!

For Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, ChatGPT suggests Snapchat-inspired fashion that pulls from “Snapchat’s iconic design elements” like the company’s color scheme or ghost logo. It also suggest personalized Snap Map art, highlighting locations that are important to Spiegel, and items featuring his Snapchat Bitmoji. This one might not be a bad idea, either — Spiegel’s wife Miranda Kerr used Bitmojis to announce the couple’s engagement back in 2016.

Snap’s My AI chatbot gave a similar recommendation, suggesting a personalized Snapchat filter “featuring a special message or a memorable moment.” The chatbot also suggested a “stylish and personalized notebook for jotting down ideas and sketches,” a “cool tech magazine,” or a “high-quality fitness tracker.”

Oracle CEO Safra Catz has been with the company since 1999. ChatGPT suggests gifting her a curated collection of fine wines with custom Oracle Cloud-themed labels.

“Each bottle can represent a significant milestone or achievement for Oracle under Safra Catz’s leadership, creating a personalized and memorable gift,” the chatbot says.

ChatGPT suggested commissioning an artist to create a personalized Google Doodle-style artwork for Google CEO Sundar Pichai. If that seems too high-effort, it also suggests buying him a Google Assistant-powered smart home package.

Google’s Bard chatbot suggested “a high-quality fitness tracker, such as Fitbit or Garmin,” or a smart speaker “such as Amazon Echo or Google Home.”

For Apple’s Tim Cook, ChatGPT suggests the gift of a personalized Apple Watch band engraved with Cook’s initials or “a meaningful message,” or a custom display case for Apple products to “showcase the evolution of Apple’s design” under Cook’s leadership.

ChatGPT suggests gifting Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella an engraved Microsoft Surface or a VR cricket simulation experience — Nadella is a big fan of the sport.

Microsoft’s Bing Chat suggested a subscription to a meditation app for Nadella, who practices mindfulness every morning.

“Satya Nadella has spoken about the importance of mindfulness and meditation in his life,” the Bing chatbot said. “You could consider gifting him a subscription to a meditation app such as Headspace or Calm.”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang already has a rotation of his iconic black leather jackets, but ChatGPT suggests gifting him personalized leather tech accessories like a custom laptop sleeve, phone case, or organizer.