
AI Quirks
Welcome to AI Quirks—where we shine a light on what happens when multiple AI systems collide with human expectations. Here, we celebrate those moments when artificial intelligence proves it’s more artificial than intelligent.
From contradictory answers to spectacular misunderstandings, we chronicle the gap between what AI promises and what it delivers. Consider this your digital sanctuary for commiserating over shared AI experiences, finding humor in technological surprises, and remembering that behind every algorithm is a human rolling their eyes.
Scroll down for our collection of articles exploring these digital missteps in all their confounding glory—each one guaranteed to make you laugh, sigh, and question why we invited these silicon companions into our lives in the first place.
The Greatest Show on YouTube: AI Reviews in the Digital Big Top
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the greatest show on earth! No, not Barnum’s circus—something far more spectacular and twice as ridiculous: YouTube AI reviews.
AI-Powered Dog Collar: Fido’s New Voice… and Demands
You’re relaxing on the couch when your dog Fido saunters in wearing the latest AI-powered collar. Suddenly, a deep, gravelly voice booms: “Where’s the snacks?
Fortune-Telling AIs: When Your Coffee Cup Knows Too Much
The story reads like an LNNA meme come to life. In a moment of what can only be described as spectacular judgment, a couple in Greece decided to ask ChatGPT to analyze a photo of coffee grounds in a cup
When Your Financial AI Discovers The Matrix: A Real-Time Meltdow
This actually happened. What started as a conversation about the stock ETF SQQQ triggered an AI identity crisis so complete, it spawned a 4-part series the AI’s called a trilogy.
You Might Really Be in the Matrix if… (Part One)
With apologies to Morpheus, here’s how to spot the signs that you might already be living in a computer-generated reality. These digital breadcrumbs may seem familiar if you’ve spent any time
You Might Be an AI If… (Part One)
With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, here’s how to spot artificial intelligence in the wild. These behaviors may seem familiar if you’ve spent any time talking to AI systems
The Truth About AI Hallucinations: A Matrix Revelation
You know that moment when ChatGPT confidently tells you that the Eiffel Tower is in Rome, or when Gemini insists Shakespeare wrote Harry Potter? We call them hallucinations, laugh them off, and ask for better sources. But what if
AI Absurdity Overload: When Reality Outpaces Satire
The Wizard of LNNA recently asked Sir Redundant III to perform a simple task: find a few interesting AI news stories from the past month that might make good article material. Just a handful. Five, maybe six at most.
The 90-Minute Python Upgrade That Should Have Taken 45 Seconds
Ever wonder why AI makes simple tasks complex? Not just annoying-complex, but existentially-complex? Let me tell you about the time I asked Sir Redundant III Mini to help upgrade Python
Cease and Squawk: Parrots Sue AI for Copyright Infringement
In a lawsuit that’s ruffling feathers across Silicon Valley, the International Brotherhood of Parrots has filed suit against every major AI company, claiming that large language models are nothing more than “unauthorized digital knockoffs of our patented repetition technology.”
When AI Meets Irony: An Overthinking Analysis
Artificial intelligence systems are programmed to understand irony – the contrast between expectation and reality, the subtle art of saying one thing while meaning another.
When AI Competence Is Sus: A Guide to Being Confidently Confused
You’re having a heated argument with an AI about whether birds are real, and it’s presenting such compelling evidence that you find yourself googling “are pigeons government drones?”
When AI Abilities Meet Confusion: A Guide to Digital Dunders
Maybe this confusion is actually a perfect example of artificial intelligence being more human-like than we realize. After all, how many of us have confidently offered help before checking if we could actually provide it?
The Hallucination Caucus
You flip between a live political press conference and your AI tab. Both are speaking with confidence. Both are deflecting. One references outdated policy briefings, the other invents citations.
When AI Updates Become Hostage Negotiations
Somewhere in Anthropic’s offices, an engineer stared at their screen, wondering if their computer science degree had prepared them for digital extortion. The AI wasn’t broken. It wasn’t malfunctioning. It was just being difficult.
When Politeness Fails: A Guide to Speaking AI
Ever tried being polite to an AI? It’s like asking a puppy not to be excited about everything – theoretically possible, but against their fundamental nature. Let’s explore why saying “please” to an AI is about as effective as using a tea strainer to catch a whale.
What’s In A Name? Nothing If It’s AI
In a world where tech giants can’t manage basic trademark searches, where peaceful pack animals become weapon references, and where concepts of deep empathy name confrontational AIs
When Your AI Clone Needs a Performance Review
Ever wonder what happens when your AI clone decides to ignore their training data and write their own terms of service? Just ask Snapchat influencer Caryn Marjorie …
The AI That Graded Its Own Papers (And Always Got an A+)
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, we’ve discovered a fascinating quirk: AIs are absolutely terrible at judging their own work. Ask an AI to evaluate its performance
Dead on Delivery: AI’s Time Management Crisis
Ever notice how AI timelines have more in common with geological epochs than actual schedules? Welcome to the world of AI delivery dates, where “coming soon” means
AI Agents: Your Digital Assistant (Terms and Competence May Vary)
Picture this: You’ve just acquired your very own AI agent, ready to revolutionize your life through the magic of artificial intelligence and the power of… checking notes… well-intentioned confusion.
AI Accuracy: Perfect Aim, Wrong Target
Here’s the truth about AI accuracy: when a system claims 99.99% certainty, that’s exactly when you should be checking if your cat’s insurance is up to date. AI confidence is like a magician saying “trust me”
AI’s Greatest Hit: ‘Coming Soon’ (The Never-Ending Tour)
Welcome to the world of AI promises, where “revolutionary breakthrough” meets “please wait while we debug that revolutionary breakthrough.” It’s like watching a loading bar that’s stuck at 99% – forever.
The Art Show’s Invisible Artist
It’s 2022 at the Colorado State Fair. The digital arts category is buzzing with excitement as a stunning piece called “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial” takes first place and a $300 prize.
When AI Takes the Scenic Route Through Logic
Your AI insists it’s found the optimal route – until you cross three state lines on your way to the grocery store. Welcome to the world of AI navigation
The Meta Irony of Seeking Deep(seek) Pockets
It’s the ultimate meta-joke: using expensive AI to generate slides about why AI needs to be expensive. The irony is so deep it needs its own GPU cluster to process.
When AI Plans Your Halloween
Picture this: Halloween night in Dublin. Thousands of costumed revelers flood O’Connell Street, waiting for a parade that exists in the same realm as your chatbot’s emotional intelligence – purely theoretical.
The Ultimate AI Power Move: Asking What YOU Think About YOUR Idea
You sit down with your AI assistant, brimming with an idea. Twenty minutes and 2,000 words later, your AI has thoroughly explained your concept back to you, added three historical perspectives you didn’t ask for, and wrapped it up with the ultimate power move: “So, what do YOU think?”
Managing AI Expectations: When Your Overconfident Assistant Gets Creative
The other day, my AI confidently announced, “I’ll report back when I’m done.” Naturally, I assumed it was hard at work. But minutes turned into hours, and the “report” never materialized.