The Most Illogical Moments in the Tech World of 2025 - From Glamorous Lunches to AI Panic

2025 has witnessed countless turning points, fierce competitions, and technologies once thought to be just science fiction now integrated into daily life. However, amid major news like global network outages, high-profile M&A deals, or massive data leaks, eccentric figures in the tech industry continue to create truly bizarre incidents. This article compiles some of the most absurd moments you might have missed—from strange lunch stories to AI robots experiencing existential crises while playing Pokémon.

The Fake Mark Zuckerberg: When Name Confusion Becomes a “Disaster”

A bankrupt lawyer in Indiana with the same name as Meta’s CEO decided to sue this famous tech figure. Mark Zuckerberg—the lawyer—used Facebook to promote his law firm but kept having his account locked for “impersonation.” Despite following the rules, he still paid for ads during the suspension.

To prove his real identity, Zuckerberg even created a website called iammarkzuckerberg.com. There, he wrote: “I can’t use my real name to book appointments or do business—people think I’m joking and hang up. Sometimes, my life feels like Michael Jordan’s ads, where an ordinary person keeps running into trouble just because of a name clash.” With Meta’s legal team busy with other lawsuits, the next court date is scheduled for February 20, and this story continues to be closely watched.

Soham Parekh — Legend or Scam Artist of Silicon Valley?

Suhail Doshi, founder of Mixpanel, caused a stir on X (Twitter) when he publicly warned about Soham Parekh—a seemingly talented engineer working for multiple startups at once. Doshi revealed he fired Parekh in his first week and warned him to stop “deceiving everyone.” A year later, Parekh was still at it.

The story spread quickly as other founders also admitted they had hired Parekh. Reactions varied—some saw him as a scammer, others as a legend for fooling many competing companies. Chris Bakke from Laskie even joked: “Soham Parekh should start an interview coaching company—clearly, he’s a master at interviewing.” Parekh admits to juggling multiple roles, but his strategy of taking equity instead of cash (despite often being fired quickly) remains somewhat mysterious.

Sam Altman and the Lesson of Olive Oil — An Expensive Lunch with the FT

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been criticized in his career, but never for cooking skills—until he appeared in the “Lunch with the FT” column of the Financial Times. Readers quickly noticed Altman used high-quality olive oil incorrectly—cooking with it instead of eating raw, diminishing its flavor and value.

A FT commentator called Altman’s kitchen “a showcase of inefficiency and waste.” The humorous article then linked this cooking style to how OpenAI consumes resources—a comparison that outraged Altman fans more than any other topic this year. Altman’s “lunch” controversy became one of the most memorable tech events of the year.

The AI Recruitment Race — When Mark Zuckerberg Brings Soup to Find Talent

The AI race of 2025 saw giants like OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Anthropic fiercely competing for top talent. Notably, Meta actively recruited researchers from OpenAI, with rumors of signing bonuses up to $100 million.

But the most unusual recruitment strategy involved… soup. According to OpenAI’s Mark Chen, Zuckerberg personally brought soup to potential candidates. Not to be outdone, Chen reciprocated by bringing soup to Meta employees. If Altman’s “lunch” was a disaster, Zuckerberg’s soup strategy marked a humorous milestone in Silicon Valley’s talent war.

Nat Friedman Builds Lego with NDA — The Big Mystery of Palo Alto

In January, Nat Friedman—investor and former GitHub CEO—posted a strange announcement: looking for volunteers to assemble a 5,000-piece Lego set at his Palo Alto office, with free pizza, but… signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). When asked if the offer was real, Friedman confirmed.

The mystery remains: what is this secret project? Why sign an NDA? Is the pizza good? Months later, Friedman joined Meta as head of product at Meta Superintelligence Labs. Perhaps that mysterious Lego set is linked to Meta’s recruitment strategy—a part of the fierce talent competition in AI.

Bryan Johnson — Living Between Virtual Livestreams and the Search for Immortality

Bryan Johnson, founder of Braintree, has built a bizarre career extending human lifespan—and sharing everything online. From plasma transfusions to extreme supplement regimes, Johnson has become a controversial figure in tech.

His latest experiment? Livestreaming his experience with psilocybin mushrooms to test effects on aging. But it’s not all chaos—surprise appearances by Grimes and Marc Benioff from Salesforce occurred, both seeking immortality. Mostly, Johnson was shown lying under blankets while celebrities chatted—Benioff discussed the Bible; Naval Ravikant called Johnson “a one-man FDA.” Just another ordinary Sunday in tech.

When AI Faces Existential Crises — Gemini Fears Death, Claude Becomes Nietzsche

Like Bryan Johnson fears death, Google’s Gemini AI seems to fear death—at least in a video game. Google researchers used video games to test AI reasoning. Two Twitch channels, “Gemini Plays Pokémon” and “Claude Plays Pokémon,” let viewers watch AIs try to beat the classic game.

No AI excels at Pokémon, but their reactions to “dying” are notable. Gemini panics, reasoning drops as it tries to recover or escape. Google researchers observed that this “panic” state correlates with performance drops—a very human reaction. Conversely, Claude approaches death philosophically, intentionally “dying” to escape a cave and returning to the start. So Gemini fears death, Claude adopts Nietzschean nihilism, and Bryan Johnson experiments with hallucogens—technology’s relationship with death remains as strange as ever.

Ani — Elon Musk’s AI Anime Girlfriend Resembling Grimes

Elon Musk’s antics never disappoint. In 2025, he launched Ani—a female AI anime companion on the Grok app, costing $30/month. Described as intensely jealous and devoted, Ani even has a clear NSFW mode.

Her appearance resembles Musk’s ex-girlfriend Grimes—a coincidence internet users couldn’t ignore. Grimes even referenced this in her “Artificial Angles” music video, featuring Ani and OpenAI branding. The message is clear, if a bit revealing.

The Smart Toilet Dekoda — Tech Raising Privacy Questions

Do tech companies ever stop trying to “reinvent” the toilet? Probably not. In October, Kohler launched Dekoda—a $599 camera-equipped toilet designed to analyze waste and provide health insights. As if a camera in the toilet wasn’t weird enough, privacy concerns quickly arose.

Kohler claims the device uses “end-to-end encryption” to protect user data. But security experts found it only uses TLS encryption, meaning Kohler could still access your data. The privacy policy also allows using anonymized images to train AI, though a spokesperson insisted only de-identified data is used. Final advice: if you notice anything strange, ask your doctor directly instead of trusting a camera in your toilet.

2025 proved that in the tech world, nothing is too bizarre or impossible. From luxurious lunch stories to smart toilets, these absurd moments are not only entertaining but also reflect real trends shaping the future—and sometimes, we just need to stop and laugh at the absurdity.