OpenAI Just Can’t Beat This TikToker
THE SO WHAT
A TikToker reliably dunking on OpenAI’s Voice Mode is a reminder that consumer perception is shaped by memes and edge cases, not benchmark charts. If your product has a human-facing voice or avatar, assume social media will be your real QA environment.
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