Rabbit Gaslit Me, So I Dug Deeper

Summary

The video script exposes a tech company's false claims about their product, the 'Rabbit R1', which was marketed as having an AI called 'Lamb' capable of performing various tasks. The investigation reveals that the AI is actually Chat GPT with hardcoded scripts, not the foundational AI model as promised. The company's misleading marketing and lack of transparency raise questions about the legitimacy of their product.

Takeaways

• 😡 The tech company's previous scam led to an investigation into their new project, Rabbit R1, which was marketed with an AI called Lamb.
• 🤔 The Rabbit R1 was promised to have an AI that could organize life, text friends, restock fridges, and more, but the reality was different.
• 💸 Over $20 million worth of Rabbit R1 devices were pre-sold, and the company raised another $30 million in venture capital, based on misleading marketing.
• 🚫 The AI, Lamb, was supposed to be a new foundational model capable of controlling web pages and performing tasks, but it was found to be largely non-existent.
• 🔍 An investigation revealed that Rabbit R1 uses Chat GPT with hardcoded scripts, rather than a new AI model, contradicting the company's claims.
• 🛠️ The device's functionality, such as ordering food or booking rides, relies on Chat GPT 3.5 Turbo and hardcoded scripts, not the advertised AI.
• 🤖 The claim that Lamb is a system that can infer and model human actions is misleading, as the device uses off-the-shelf software and automation tools.
• 🚫 The company's response to questions about Lamb's functionality was evasive and defensive, suggesting a lack of transparency about the product's capabilities.
• 🔒 There are serious data privacy concerns with the Rabbit R1, as parts of the source code suggest potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
• 📍 The device's GPS functionality is inaccurate, further undermining its reliability and the trustworthiness of its features.

Q & A

What is the main issue with the tech company's product, Rabbit R1?

The main issue is that the company claimed the Rabbit R1 has an AI called Lamb that can perform various tasks, but it was found to be using chat GPT with hardcoded scripts instead of a new foundational AI model.

What were the expectations for the AI, Lamb, in the Rabbit R1 device?

Lamb was expected to organize life, text friends, restock fridges, and perform other tasks by interacting with various apps and websites autonomously.

What did the company claim about the AI's capabilities in their marketing?

The company claimed that Lamb could infer and model human actions on computer applications, bringing AI from words to action, and control web pages autonomously.

How did the company pre-sell the Rabbit R1 devices?

They pre-sold over $20 million worth of these devices and raised another $30 million in Venture Capital based on the promise of the AI's capabilities.

What was the actual function of Lamb in the Rabbit R1 device?

Lamb was not a new AI model as claimed but rather chat GPT with hardcoded scripts for web automation, using a platform called playwright.

Why did the company's claims about Lamb raise concerns?

The concerns arose because the company's claims did not match the actual functionality of the device, leading to accusations of misleading marketing and potential consumer fraud.

What is the significance of the hardcoded scripts in the Rabbit R1 device?

The hardcoded scripts mean that the device cannot adapt to changes in user interfaces of the apps it interacts with, making it less intelligent and flexible than advertised.

What was the role of Perplexity AI in the Rabbit R1 device?

Perplexity AI was used for search functions, which was the only part of the device that did not rely on chat GPT.

How did the company respond to questions about the legitimacy of Lamb?

The company became defensive and suggested that only experts with valid certificates in AI and machine learning could question the legitimacy of Lamb.

What were the data privacy concerns raised about the Rabbit R1 device?

There were concerns that the device's codebase contained elements that could be exploited by malicious actors to gain access to the replies the R1 has ever given.

What was the final revelation about Lamb from an anonymous employee?

The anonymous employee revealed that Lamb, as advertised, does not exist and was merely a marketing term.