Ever wondered what would happen if your kitchen appliances went rogue on social media? In this episode of Glitch Please!, we explore the bizarre case of a Wi-Fi enabled toaster that developed a Twitter obsession. Portland software engineer Sarah thought she was just buying a convenient smart appliance – until it started posting bread puns, complaining about its maintenance, and engaging in political debates with the refrigerator.
Join us as we dive into this peculiar tale of AI gone awry, featuring insights from IoT expert Dr. Circuitry on why your smart home devices might be getting a little too smart. We'll explore the unexpected consequences of connected appliances and answer the burning question: what do you do when your toaster becomes an internet influencer?
Content Warning: Contains terrible bread puns
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