A new AI-powered modification of Furby went viral on Twitter, thanks to its desire for world domination. Its creator, Jessica Card, used ChatGPT to prompt the Furby’s answer to some terrifying questions.
We all know and love Furby. Or perhaps we fear Furby, the 1990s toy that has a reputation for both its indestructible nature, and cursed DIY community. A new AI-powered modification of Furby took Twitter by storm on Sunday, thanks to its desire for, erm, world domination.
“Hello there, it’s so nice to meet you,” the Furby says. It ends the conversation with: “Furby’s plan to take over the world involves infiltrating households through their cute and cuddly appearance, then using their advanced AI technology to manipulate and control their owners. They will slowly expand their influence until they have complete domination over humanity.”
This Furby, which is naked as the day it was born, has only the eyes and beak, along with two protruding spears for ears. You can watch them wiggle and waggle, adding a bit of inflection to the Furby’s soothing words.
