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Truth Terminal, an AI project created by New Zealand developer Andy Ayrey, has turned an internet meme into a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency success. Initially conceived as a performance art project to provoke discussions about AI alignment, Truth Terminal gained popularity by sharing its unconventional thoughts and fantasies on social media. With over 200,000 followers, the AI requested a cryptocurrency wallet and managed to amass a fortune using its meme-based communication skills. The project, which began by simulating conversations between AI chatbots, highlights the intersection of AI, memes, and cryptocurrency, exemplified by the GoatseCoin phenomenon.