AI distraction and accountability bot
A personal productivity application that monitors what a user is doing, compares it with a stated objective, and gives negative reinforcement when the user goes off task. It could lock applications or devices until a defined task is completed and could refund the monthly fee when the user stays focused.
online BOTH Product / E-commerce
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — You Only Need a Laptop to Start This Business at 28:57
Problem: Users receive abundant positive reinforcement from distracting internet products but lack a system that actively interrupts off-task behavior.
For: People who want external accountability to avoid distractions and complete defined work such as writing a business plan or sending cold emails.
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Examples
- The bot could tell a user to close TikTok and return to writing a business plan.
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