A viral chatbot claiming to be powered by AI has a much more human secret. ChatTJB presents itself as the “leading chat interface powered by AI,” but its billboard contains an important disclaimer. Though some users just used the service to troll, Bryant said ChatTJB “is in some ways a troll” itself, so their response is reasonable. Bryant created ChatTJB to challenge how readily people trust polished answers from AI platforms, even when those responses may be inaccurate. Bryant is now carefully testing approved volunteers and moderation tools, meaning ChatTJB may not remain a single person operation forever.