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Technology Artificial Intelligence #ai#chatbot
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
WIRED reports on ChatTJB, the viral chatbot that is actually Tucker Bryant answering prompts by hand. The project has drawn 30,000 queries and a peak of 5,000 per hour, and highlights the concept of 'cognitive surrender' to AI.
Aug 7, 2026 1 source
Technology Artificial Intelligence #ai#assistant
Orchid AI Agent's Cross-App Automation Pitch Draws Backlash and Data Doubt
WIRED reports that AI agent Orchid advertised itself as a way to automate a partner's forgotten tasks, drawing backlash from users on X and warnings from a couples therapist. The company's larger ambitions are in workflow automation across connected apps, though WIRED notes it is unclear what makes Orchid unique from other AI agents. A Hint survey of more than 13,000 adults found AI assistants often complicate dating decisions.
Jul 31, 2026 1 source