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AI · February 7, 2025

I built an AI satirical news site because news was depressing me

Web site created using create-react-app

I built an AI satirical news site because news was depressing me launched on February 7, 2025 with 25 votes, #654 of 5,999 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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In plain words

This is an AI-powered satirical news site created to offer comedic takes on current events. The site generates humorous fake news articles as an alternative to traditional news coverage. It's designed for readers seeking entertainment and lighter commentary on world events. The creator built it in response to finding conventional news sources emotionally draining.

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