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Jun 16, 2026 · Industry Insights

When Humans Pretend to Be AI: How a 17‑Year‑Old’s Chatbot Parody Went Viral

A teenage developer built a no‑registration site where real people answer questions as AI, amassing 50 million visits in three months, and the article analyzes its design, points economy, addictive appeal, and the contrasting red‑team and blue‑team perspectives.