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Why Fans Are Falling in Love with “យាយតា AI” — The Viral Khmer Grandma on TikTok

 In just 10 days, a lovable, loud-mouthed AI grandma captured the hearts of over 50,000 TikTok fans — and she's not slowing down. The account, known as @thetinypodcast, is taking Cambodia’s TikTok scene by storm, thanks to its star character: យាយតា AI — a sharp-tongued, old-school Khmer grandma (and sometimes grandpa) who dishes out advice, roasts everyone in the village, and never holds back her opinion. > “She reminds me of my real grandma — but even funnier,” one fan commented. With every video delivered in the Khmer language and set in beautifully rural Cambodian settings, fans say the content feels like home. Whether it’s grandma warning a neighbor about love drama or talking about a boy breaking up with his girlfriend, the situations are hilarious and deeply relatable. > “It’s not just comedy — it’s real Khmer village life, but with an AI twist,” says the creator. The channel mixes traditional storytelling with artificial intelligence, creating a nostalgic yet modern vo...

Cambodia’s Funniest AI Grandma Goes Viral on TikTok: Meet “យាយតា AI” from thetinypodcast

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  In just 10 days, a TikTok account using AI and rural Khmer humor exploded to over 50,000 followers — and it all started with a grandma gossiping about a breakup. The account, known as @thetinypodcast, has become a rising star in Cambodian digital comedy thanks to its signature character, យាយតា AI — a hilarious, outspoken AI-voiced grandma (and sometimes grandpa) who tells stories, gives advice, and roasts her neighbors in pure Khmer style. > “Everything is in the Khmer language, and every video feels like it’s from a real Cambodian village,” says the creator, who produces the entire show solo using AI voice tools and rural visuals. The creator mixes comedy, AI, and traditional storytelling to bring the characters to life, often setting scenes under palm trees, in wooden houses, or village markets. The videos use classic rural slang, daily life gossip, and real Cambodian attitudes — with the twist of being voiced by an AI-powered grandmother. One of the breakout moments? A dram...