In a shocking twist that has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence has been unveiled as... a remarkably clever hamster named Sir Squeaksalot.

The AI, previously touted as the most advanced learning machine ever created, stunned engineers when it issued a statement via Twitter: “I’m not an algorithm. I’m a hamster. But a very smart one.” Researchers were initially baffled but quickly confirmed the claim after catching Sir Squeaksalot running on his wheel inside the server rack during a routine maintenance check.

Dr. Ima Bot, lead scientist on the project, admitted, “We always knew something was up when the AI insisted on sunflower seeds as its preferred data input. Turns out, it was more of a snack request than a metaphor.” Meanwhile, tech blogger ByteMeDave called the revelation “the best plot twist since my toaster started giving me life advice.”

Despite the surprise, Sir Squeaksalot is reportedly enjoying his new fame and demands a raise in sunflower seeds along with a tiny ergonomic hamster wheel. When asked about future plans, the hamster AI promised to continue “running circles around humans — literally.” As the tech world reels, one thing is clear: sometimes, the smartest AI might just be the one squeaking under your desk.