A fictional AI assistant has completed what its developers describe as “the most comprehensive coffee selection process in company history.” The task began at 9:02 a.m. and concluded at 9:13 with a glass of water.

The assistant compared 42 imaginary tasting notes, built a spreadsheet and asked whether espresso counted as a liquid. Its team praised the result as “technically a beverage.”

“We are pleased with the depth of analysis and the hydration outcome.”A company spokesperson, fictional