Popular VTuber IRyS recently faced criticism online after sharing a post about her interaction with ChatGPT. The Hololive English star had uploaded a screenshot of a short conversation with the AI chatbot. In the post, she joked that she tried to act a little mean to see how the AI would react. However, she quickly apologized to the chatbot in the same conversation because she felt bad right away.The post started spreading on social media soon after it was shared. While some fans thought the message was just a harmless joke, others were not happy about it. A few users raised concerns about people using AI tools like chatbots, saying that such technology can use large amounts of energy and water to run the data centers behind them.
IRyS deletes ChatGPT post after criticism and shares apology
As the reactions continued to grow, IRyS decided to remove the original post from social media. After deleting it, she shared a message explaining that she never meant to upset anyone. She also said she understood that some people felt uncomfortable after seeing the tweet.In her apology, IRyS wrote, “It seems that there are people who were offended, disappointed or concerned after reading my previous tweet. That was never my intention. I sincerely apologize and have deleted the tweet.”The situation quickly became a topic of discussion among fans and other internet users. Some people said the criticism was too strong for a simple joke about a chatbot. Others continued to talk about the bigger topic of artificial intelligence and how it affects the environment.At the same time, several fans came forward to defend the VTuber. They said the original post was not meant to hurt anyone and that the reaction online may have been an overreaction. Supporters also pointed out that many creators casually use AI tools today for fun or curiosity.IRyS is a member of Hololive English, a prominent VTuber group that is famous for their online streaming activities, gaming content, and music. Her debut was in July 2021 as part of Hololive English Project: Hope. Since then, she has managed to accumulate a huge following from her activities involving online streaming and music releases.The case seems to have cooled down after her apology post and deletion of her initial post. The controversy is a clear example of how a seemingly casual post online can spark a major debate, especially if it is related to new technologies like AI.
