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AI · May 12, 2016

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I made a chatbot to get excused from meetings

I made a chatbot to get excused from meetings launched on May 12, 2016 with 18 votes, #1,593 of 3,824 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

In plain words

This is an AI chatbot designed to generate excuses for getting out of meetings. Launched in 2016, it uses automated responses to help users craft believable reasons for declining or leaving meetings. The tool is intended for office workers and professionals who want to avoid scheduling conflicts or unnecessary gatherings. It stands out by automating a common workplace task that typically requires manual thinking and composition.

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