Rabbit Gaslit Me, So I Dug Deeper

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18 min, 13 sec

The video investigates the Rabbit R1 device's AI claims and finds significant discrepancies between marketing promises and actual functionality.

Summary

  • The Rabbit R1, touted to possess an AI named Lamb, failed to perform as advertised in recreating the company's own marketing demonstrations.
  • The investigation reveals the 'AI' is largely ChatGPT with hardcoded scripts, not a new, foundational AI model as claimed by the company.
  • The company raised significant funds based on these AI claims, but the AI's actual functionality does not align with marketing assertions.
  • Rabbit's CEO becomes defensive when pressed for evidence of Lamb's capabilities, suggesting the AI might be a marketing term rather than a real technology.
  • The source code review raises data privacy concerns, and employee testimony suggests Lamb, as marketed, does not exist.

Chapter 1

Initial Skepticism and Investigation

0:00 - 5 sec

The video begins with skepticism over a tech company's previous scam and the decision to investigate their current project, Rabbit.

The video begins with skepticism over a tech company's previous scam and the decision to investigate their current project, Rabbit.

  • The narrator expresses distrust due to a past scam by the company and decides to delve into their new project.
  • Rabbit R1 is introduced as a device that allegedly contains an AI named Lamb, which can perform various tasks.

Chapter 2

Rabbit R1 and AI Lamb Promises

0:05 - 34 sec

The Rabbit R1 is marketed as having an AI that can perform tasks like restocking fridges and ordering services, which led to substantial pre-sales and investment.

The Rabbit R1 is marketed as having an AI that can perform tasks like restocking fridges and ordering services, which led to substantial pre-sales and investment.

  • The Rabbit R1's AI, Lamb, is claimed to handle tasks like starting routines, ordering Ubers, and restocking fridges.
  • Based on this marketing, over $20 million in pre-sales and $30 million in venture capital were raised.

Chapter 3

Testing Rabbit R1's Capabilities

0:55 - 1 min, 1 sec

The narrator attempts to recreate the company's advertisement using the Rabbit R1, but the device fails to perform the promised tasks.

The narrator attempts to recreate the company's advertisement using the Rabbit R1, but the device fails to perform the promised tasks.

  • The Rabbit R1 was unable to start a morning routine, order breakfast, or communicate delays to contacts as advertised.
  • The device's failures raise the question of whether the Lamb AI is truly functional or a scam.

Chapter 4

Investigating the AI's Authenticity

1:56 - 48 sec

Skepticism grows as the video explores whether the Lamb AI is genuinely operating behind the Rabbit R1's functions.

Skepticism grows as the video explores whether the Lamb AI is genuinely operating behind the Rabbit R1's functions.

  • Despite the founder's claim of an AI system that infers and models human actions, evidence suggests the device uses ChatGPT and hardcoded scripts.
  • The device's demonstrated capabilities in demos, such as controlling web pages, are called into question.

Chapter 5

Revealing Rabbit's Use of Existing Technologies

2:43 - 1 min, 14 sec

The investigation uncovers that Rabbit uses existing technologies like ChatGPT and Playwright instead of the claimed proprietary AI.

The investigation uncovers that Rabbit uses existing technologies like ChatGPT and Playwright instead of the claimed proprietary AI.

  • Rabbit is found to be using ChatGPT with hardcoded scripts for tasks instead of the innovative AI model claimed.
  • The company misleadingly suggests Rabbit is faster than ChatGPT in areas where ChatGPT is not even used.

Chapter 6

Examining Rabbit's Functional Mechanisms

3:57 - 50 sec

A closer look is taken at Rabbit's functionality, revealing that the device relies on pre-programmed scripts rather than adaptive AI.

A closer look is taken at Rabbit's functionality, revealing that the device relies on pre-programmed scripts rather than adaptive AI.

  • Rabbit's processes for executing tasks are not AI-driven but are rather simple, hardcoded Playwright scripts.
  • The device's inability to adapt to website changes further undermines claims of an AI-based system.

Chapter 7

Distinguishing AI from Hardcoded Scripts

4:47 - 58 sec

The video discusses the significance of the distinction between true AI and hardcoded scripts, with expert input on Rabbit's limitations.

The video discusses the significance of the distinction between true AI and hardcoded scripts, with expert input on Rabbit's limitations.

  • Experts confirm that Rabbit's functionality does not align with AI behavior, as it cannot adjust to website UI changes.
  • The reliance on hardcoded scripts contradicts the company's claims of an AI that understands and interacts with web pages.

Chapter 8

Rabbit's Response to Criticism

5:44 - 1 min, 1 sec

Rabbit's CEO and team display defensive reactions when their AI's legitimacy is questioned, insisting on technical expertise from critics.

Rabbit's CEO and team display defensive reactions when their AI's legitimacy is questioned, insisting on technical expertise from critics.

  • The Rabbit team challenges the narrator's technical background, suggesting only AI experts can credibly discuss the device's capabilities.
  • Despite welcoming expert scrutiny in words, Rabbit's history shows defensiveness and dismissiveness towards criticism.

Chapter 9

Data Privacy and Inaccuracy Concerns

6:46 - 6 min, 34 sec

Source code review raises concerns about data privacy, and the device's location tracking proves to be inaccurate.

Source code review raises concerns about data privacy, and the device's location tracking proves to be inaccurate.

  • The source code contains potential vulnerabilities that could expose users' data.
  • Despite claims of privacy, Rabbit tracks precise geographic locations and its GPS functionality is unreliable.

Chapter 10

Uncovering Hardcoding in Rabbit's Code

13:19 - 2 min, 50 sec

The video demonstrates how Rabbit's actions are predetermined by hardcoded instructions rather than AI decisions.

The video demonstrates how Rabbit's actions are predetermined by hardcoded instructions rather than AI decisions.

  • Predictable actions, such as playing Beatles songs, are shown to be hardcoded rather than dynamically chosen by an AI.
  • The narrator explains how Playwright's code generation tool undermines the need for an AI like Lamb.

Chapter 11

The Reality of Lamb's Existence

16:09 - 1 min, 37 sec

The video concludes with revelations from an anonymous former employee that Lamb, as marketed, does not exist and was a term used for promotion.

The video concludes with revelations from an anonymous former employee that Lamb, as marketed, does not exist and was a term used for promotion.

  • An ex-employee claims Lamb is a marketing term and not an actual technology.
  • The Rabbit team does not provide a satisfactory response to evidence challenging Lamb's existence.

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