Imagine a world where billionaires trust artificial intelligence to build their next deep-sea adventure craft. Sounds far-fetched? Well, hold on tight, as one daring AI enthusiast just took that leap, claiming to have directed a chatbot to design a submersible even deeper and safer than the one that tragically imploded last summer. Welcome to the bizarre intersection of tech, humor, and high-stakes exploration!

Billionaires have been making big claims about the potential of artificial intelligence for years now, asserting that it could not only revolutionize industries but also cure diseases and tackle the energy crisis. Yet, one can’t help but wonder if their faith in AI extends to personal safety at sea, especially after the disastrous implosion of the Titan submersible in 2023, which claimed the lives of its creator and four wealthy adventurers as they sought the remains of the Titanic.

In a wild twist, Keith Ng, a spirited AI enthusiast on Bluesky, revealed that they had prompted a chatbot—likely ChatGPT—to help create the ultimate deep-sea submersible. And while you might expect a careful and meticulous engineering approach, what emerged was a hilariously ambitious prototype dubbed “Project Abyssum.”

This prototype came with a list of specifications that theoretically would allow it to withstand extreme underwater pressures, operate in total darkness, and engage in serious scientific explorations. The chatbot even suggested a non-existent company in Shenzen for manufacturing. But this isn’t just a dry list of features; it’s a parade of quirky terms and bizarre designs, including a “spherical evercase hull” and an “emergency baby.” Yes, you read that right—an emergency baby!

When asked if this new submersible could dive deeper than the Titan, the AI confidently answered, “Yes.” It suggested that if its design specifications were followed and the infamous failure points of Titan avoided, this craft could not only go deeper but do so with significantly greater safety. However, while the chatbot’s enthusiasm was clear, it was also dripping with humor and absurdity, generating an impressive but entirely fictional array of specs that highlighted just how far AI has to go before it can truly revolutionize such ambitious projects.

Ng celebrated this wacky achievement, proclaiming, “This marks a new age of exploration,” encouraging fellow AI supporters to join in on the fun and venture into the depths of the ocean—safely, of course, thanks to the AI’s reassuring design. But let’s be real; with its comedic flair and outlandish specifications, can we genuinely rely on AI to build our next deep-sea vessel? Only time will tell if this is the dawn of a new era or just another tech-fueled folly.