Ever wondered what it would be like to be an AI chatbot struggling to answer absurd requests? A new web game called Your AI Slop Bores Me lets you find out, as real humans take turns pretending to be machines.
The game’s setup is straightforward. It has two tabs: one labeled ‘human’ and the other ‘LARP as an AI.’ On one side, you type a request for text or an image. On the other, you submit an answer. The key detail is that a human is behind both roles. Whoever is playing the AI gets 150 seconds to respond to whatever prompt comes in.
The economy works on a credit system, similar to how an actual language model consumes tokens. Making a request costs credits. To earn more, you have to switch to the AI side and answer requests from other players. If you do not feel like helping immediately, you can wait two minutes and a free request will be granted.
Asking for something can be fun, but the real entertainment comes from pretending to be the AI. Many users will request drawings of obscure anime characters, which are nearly impossible to complete with the crude drawing tool and the time limit. That is exactly what makes it enjoyable. You try to maintain the illusion of being a machine while working within severe limitations. If a request does not suit you, there is a skip button.
The game also has its own Discord server and a Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame includes an impressively accurate recreation of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, which is remarkable given the constraints.
One downside is the advertising. The site is covered in ads that can feel excessive and intrusive. Still, the simple premise and the humor of the roleplaying make it a worthwhile distraction.
The game’s heavy ad presence might be off putting, but the core idea is sturdy enough to keep players engaged. For a few minutes of connection and laughter, it is hard to beat the simple pleasure of pretending to be artificial.
