People are going viral for building homemade computers inside purses and the trend is being called an anti-AI statement

A new anti-AI trend with people building homemade computers inside purses is taking over TikTok, and it’s going viral because it is unlike anything you’d expect from the tech world.

Instead of sleek, mass-produced laptops, these creations are colorful, chaotic, and completely unique.

One creator even built a homemade computer in a Dunkin’ Donuts Wedding Cake Munchkin box.

And surprisingly, even though they’re the cutest little tech products you’ve ever seen, they’re also making a serious point about the future of tech.

What is a cyberdeck?

This creative tech trend revolves around something called a ‘cyberdeck’, a DIY, fully functional computer built from scratch using parts like Raspberry Pi boards, tiny keyboards, and mini screens.

Annike Tan, also known as Ube Boobey, helped push the trend into the spotlight with her now viral builds, including a computer hidden inside a decorative clamshell purse covered in pearls and gold details.

Her videos have racked up tens of millions of views, inspiring others to ditch traditional designs and build their own devices out of unexpected objects.

One creator turned a mini Dunkin’ Donut box into a gaming console, while others are crafting whimsical gadgets that reflect their personalities.

Cyberdecks themselves aren’t new, they date back to 1980s cyberpunk culture and were originally imagined as rugged tools for hackers.

But this new wave flips that idea on its head, swapping industrial designs for hyper-personal, artistic creations.

How these DIY cyberdecks are an anti-AI statement

What makes this trend really interesting is the message behind it; many creators see cyberdecks as a quiet rebellion against the rise of AI-generated everything and the uniform look of modern tech.

Instead of relying on algorithms or buying identical devices, people are choosing to build something completely their own.

As Tan explained in her videos and TikToks, the goal is to push back against the homogenizing effect of AI and mass production, and reconnect with how technology actually works.

These devices aren’t meant to replace smartphones or laptops, in fact, most creators admit they still use their regular tech daily, but that’s not really the point.

Cyberdecks are about creativity, experimentation, and learning; they encourage people to understand hardware, customize their tools, and express themselves in a way that modern, polished gadgets rarely allow.

In a world where AI can generate almost anything instantly, these homemade computers inside purses are proving that sometimes, doing it yourself is the whole appeal, and what’s more anti-AI than that?