This new ‘AI’ chatbot is actually just one very tired guy
Tech This new ‘AI’ chatbot is actually just one very tired guy By Bianca Zalben Published Aug. Add The California Post on Google A new chatbot called ChatTJB has been making waves in San Francisco after advertising itself as the “leading chat interface powered by AI” — only for curious users to discover that the supposed artificial intelligence is actually just one man named Tucker Bryant. In ChatTJB‘s world, “AI” stands for “average individual.” 3 A billboard created by Tucker Bryant is seen near the intersection of Sixth and Folsom streets in San Francisco.
- ▪Tech This new ‘AI’ chatbot is actually just one very tired guy By Bianca Zalben Published Aug.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google A new chatbot called ChatTJB has been making waves in San Francisco after advertising itself as the “leading chat interface powered by AI” — only for curious users to discover that the supposed artificial i
- ▪In ChatTJB‘s world, “AI” stands for “average individual.” 3 A billboard created by Tucker Bryant is seen near the intersection of Sixth and Folsom streets in San Francisco.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/tech/new-ai-chatbot-chattjb-is-actually-just-one-very-tired-guy/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:43:59 -0400 |
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