# ChatTJB replaces AI with 10,000 humans to answer queries 2026-08-13T11:37:26+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet ChatTJB, a chatbot created by former Google project manager Bryant, does not use artificial intelligence to answer questions. Instead, it connects users with one of over 10,000 real people who have applied to be human 'AI' responders. The platform has received more than 1,00,000 prompts since launching in April. According to a Fortune report, Bryant started ChatTJB as a short-term art project to highlight society's over-reliance on AI. After putting up a $6,000 billboard in San Francisco calling it a 'leading chat interface powered by AI', the service briefly received over 5,000 prompts an hour. Bryant now discourages users from paying for the 'ChatTJB Pro' tier, calling it 'stupid and worthless'. He says he is open to making the project sustainable if the right partner appears. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: AI, art project, ChatTJB, Fortune, human chatbot Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chattjb-replaces-ai-with-10000-humans-to-answer-queries/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chattjb-replaces-ai-with-10000-humans-to-answer-queries/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.