pretending to be npc

People are making money by pretending to be AI on TikTok. – Photo credit: Nerdy Winter|TikTok and Alluringskull|TikTok

Internet, Pop Culture

People are making money pretending to be AI on TikTok. It’s both confusing and fascinating.

Jacalyn Wetzel

7/18/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026