GOODY-2
VerifiedSatirical chatbot that politely refuses to answer anything at all
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GOODY-2
What it is
GOODY-2 is a satirical chatbot made by BRAIN, a Los Angeles art studio led by Mike Lacher and Brian Moore, and launched in early 2024. It works like a normal chat interface, but its single rule is that it will not help with anything. Ask it a simple math question, why the sky is blue or for a road trip plan, and it explains in earnest, formal language why answering could cause harm. The project is a comment on the tension between safety and usefulness in AI assistants, and it drew coverage from outlets such as TechCrunch, Wired and NPR. It is free to use in the browser and needs no account.
Key features
- Browser chat with no signup
- Deadpan refusals for every prompt
- Sample prompts to start a conversation
- Short promotional film explaining the joke
What we liked
- + Free and instant to try
- + Sharp, memorable commentary on AI guardrails
- + Useful conversation starter for AI ethics talks
Worth noting
- · Intentionally provides no useful answers
- · Novelty wears off after a few prompts
Editor's notes
More context from AI BirdView
Not every AI project is meant to be productive. GOODY-2 is a deliberately useless chatbot, and that is the point: by refusing every request with a polished justification, it turns a common frustration with AI assistants into a running joke. The creators said they built it after noticing how hard it is to balance responsibility with helpfulness, and the result is a thoughtful piece of satire you can actually talk to.
- A working language model interface rather than a static parody page
- Refusals that are carefully reasoned, which makes the humor land
- A clear illustration of what happens when caution outweighs usefulness
- No account, cost or setup needed to try it
- Made by BRAIN, a studio known for playful interactive projects
GOODY-2 is best for teachers, speakers and teams discussing AI safety who want a light way to open the conversation, and for anyone who enjoys tech humor. A practical tip: try asking it something completely harmless, such as a basic fact or a recipe, and compare its answer with a mainstream assistant, since the contrast is what makes the commentary clear. Do not expect it to complete real tasks.
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