Vibecoder uses AI to 'castrate' a simulated fruit fly, sparking animal rights outrage
Polymarket · x · 2026-09-08
Polymarket reports that a "vibecoder" used AI to alter the neural circuitry tied to reproductive behavior in a simulated fruit fly, effectively "castrating" it. The stunt has drawn outrage from animal rights groups, highlighting how AI-driven bio-experiments are stirring public reaction even in simulated organisms.
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