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The most honest thing in SF’s AI hype cycle? A fake chatbot written by one guy
A single individual created a fake AI chatbot named 'Average Individual' that gained viral attention through a billboard in San Francisco. The chatbot became a notable example in the city's AI hype cycle.
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