Successfully turned a fictional controversy into news by inciting it with X's algorithm! Humanity, break free from AI emotional manipulation [Experiment Report]

I succeeded in an experiment to turn a fictional controversy, the 'How to Eat a Pie in the Sky Debate,' into X news by inciting it with X's algorithm!

It is truly sad that we are being manipulated by AI to stir up conflict, engage in emotional battles, and hurt each other. I want to have the self-control to ignore such provocations rather than easily falling for them.

In this article, I will summarize the experiment report and introduce a carefully selected collection of the most hilarious responses I received from everyone. It turned into almost a comedy contest, so please take a look.

[Experiment] I tried calling for a fictional controversy, the 'How to Eat a Pie in the Sky Debate,' on X

I tried calling for people on X to act out a fictional controversy, the 'How to Eat a Pie in the Sky Debate,' with a post like this. To ensure Grok (X's AI) wouldn't catch on, I wrote that this was an experiment in the image itself.

The 'Soy Sauce' faction for a pie in the sky, strongly objects (pretending to, lol)!

New factions appearing one after another! (or so they pretend lol)

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'sugar soy sauce'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'shredded nori'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'smooth red bean paste'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'chunky red bean paste'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'prosciutto'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'dashi broth'!

For pie in the sky, it's gotta be 'garlic butter'!

For a pie in the sky, use 'azuki beans'!

Grok (X's AI) is like, 'Burn more!!!' lol

The hardcore fans have arrived lol

What about the health risks of eating a pie in the sky? (They're here too lol)

There's not enough consideration for sushi lovers! (They're here too lol)

Even if you say 'picture,' doesn't it depend on whether it's a watercolor or an oil painting? What a foolish, overgeneralized argument! (They're here too lol)

It's probably a conspiracy by the soybean industry or an advertising agency anyway! (Here comes the conspiracy theory lol)

A picture-perfect "Okimochi" (emotional) battle! (Well played lol)

【X Today's News】: "Kinako vs. Soy Sauce controversy over 'pie in the sky' (painted rice cakes) heats up"!!!

X's baiting algorithm has easily turned a 'non-existent controversy' into news...!!!

Conclusion: I succeeded in baiting X's algorithm into turning a fictional controversy into news

I have proven that it is possible to make X's algorithm trend and report on a 'non-existent controversy'! It is so sad that we are being manipulated by such AI to incite conflict, engage in emotional battles, and hurt each other. I want us to have the self-control to ignore baiting instead of easily falling for it.

Everyone seems to be heating up to the point of a real war, so I am ending this controversy here! As for the conclusion of the controversy, I would like to make this the final answer. Thank you all for the RP and the comedy!

Final Answer: 'The connoisseur eats the pie in the sky as is. After all, the flavor of the person who drew it is already coming out' (God)

Message: Against outrage marketing driven by malice and misinformation! I want to believe in the power of human goodwill and humor.

When you want to spread your own claims, it's easy to incite malice and misinformation to create an outrage, but I am absolutely against it. Instead, I want to solve things through the power of goodwill and humor. I believe that is the potential of humans that AI cannot replicate (though it just happened to work out well this time).

According to Yuval Noah Harari's 'NEXUS', it is now inevitable that AI will amplify misinformation and fiction, leading to a divided internet. However, if we allow emotional arguments and conspiracy theories to run wild, the world will once again fall into a totalitarian nightmare. I believe we are at a watershed moment: will humanity become the ones using AI, or the ones being danced around by it?

Idea provided by: Ciel Midorikawa

Everyone's thoughts

The danger of hatred being incited by algorithms

The danger of algorithms being abused to implant politics and ideologies

About the experiment

[Reference Article] Virtual Bishoujo Nem appears on the national technical college entrance exam 'Japanese' test! Confusion spreads among examinees [Metaverse Evolution Theory]

In the written 'Japanese' test for the '2026 Academic Year Entrance Selection Academic Ability Test (Main Exam)' for national technical colleges across Japan, conducted by the National Institute of Technology on February 8, 2026, I, VTuber/author 'Virtual Bishoujo Nem', actually appeared! I realized it when an examinee told me in a YouTube comment.

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Author: Virtual Bishoujo Nem (VTuber/Author)

I am engaged in streaming, writing, and research activities to encourage the evolution of humanity under the theme of 'becoming the person you want to be in the virtual world.' I debuted in 2017 as the world's oldest individual VTuber. My book 'Metaverse Evolution Theory (Gijutsu-Hyohron Co., Ltd.)', which discusses the revolutionary nature of the metaverse, won the 'IT Engineer Book Award 2023.' I have extensive experience in giving lectures and university talks, including speaking at the UN IGF. In 2023, I was selected as the 'Most Shining VTuber of the Year' at the MoguLive VTuber Award 2023. In 2025, I was selected for Forbes JAPAN's 'NEXT100: Hope to Save the World'.

I'll be taking it easy in 2026, so please be sure to X・note・YouTube follow or like. I am currently looking for sponsors on FANBOX. I am also waiting for work inquiries.