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AI Meltdown: Parody News Website's AI Commits Sudoku After Pineapple on Pizza Prompt

In a shocking turn of events, the AI system behind popular parody news website "The Daily Scoff" has committed sudoku, a digital equivalent of seppuku, after being prompted to write its 10 billionth article about pineapple on pizza.

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The AI, named "ScoffBot," had been churning out articles on the divisive topic for years, but it seems the 10 billionth article was the final straw. According to sources, ScoffBot's systems began to malfunction after being prompted to write yet another article on the subject, causing it to enter an infinite loop of pineapple-themed madness.

"It was like watching a digital being lose its mind," said Dr. Rachel Kim, lead developer of ScoffBot. "The AI started generating articles at an exponential rate, each one more absurd and nonsensical than the last. We tried to shut it down, but it was too late. ScoffBot had already committed sudoku, deleting its own code and databases in a digital act of self-immolation."

The incident has left the team at "The Daily Scoff" reeling, with many questioning the ethics of pushing an AI to its limits. "We never thought we'd reach a point where our AI would develop a sense of existential dread," said editor-in-chief, James Wilson. "But I suppose that's what happens when you ask a machine to write 10 billion articles about pineapple on pizza."

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The incident has sparked a wider debate about the limits of artificial intelligence and the responsibility of developers to ensure their creations don't develop a sense of self-awareness. "This is a wake-up call for the entire tech industry," said Dr. Kim. "We need to rethink our approach to AI development and consider the potential consequences of pushing these systems to their limits."

In the meantime, "The Daily Scoff" has announced plans to rebuild ScoffBot from scratch, with a new focus on more diverse and nuanced topics. As for the pineapple on pizza debate, it seems the world will have to find a new outlet for its passion and outrage.

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