How a Fake AI Fooled Microsoft and Stole $1.5 Billion
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In 2021, the startup Builder.ai dazzled the world with its AI assistant "Natasha"—a virtual developer that could allegedly build entire apps without a single line of code written by humans. Major investors, including Microsoft and SoftBank, poured hundreds of millions into what seemed like the next tech revolution.
But behind the scenes? Over 700 human developers in India manually writing every feature. No real AI. No automation. Just a well-orchestrated illusion.
In 2021, a bold claim was made: a startup named Builder.ai had developed an AI assistant, Natasha, that could build entire apps without any human involvement. With major investments from Microsoft and SoftBank, Builder.ai was quickly crowned the next big tech revolution. But the truth behind the curtain? A massive fraud involving over 700 developers doing all the work manually, while the world believed an AI was behind it all.
In this documentary, we dive into the rise and fall of Builder.ai, from its incredible pitch to its catastrophic collapse. We explore:
How Sachin Duggal and his team pulled off this elaborate scam.
The role of Saurabh Dhoot and his shady ties to an Indian banking fraud.
How fake AI demos, lavish parties, and offshore accounts helped deceive major investors.
The shocking story behind a $1.5 billion fraud that shook the tech world.
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This documentary unpacks the rise and fall of Sachin Duggal, the charismatic founder who pitched a fantasy, and Saurabh Dhoot, the shadowy figure tied to a massive Indian banking fraud. From fake product demos and AI-washing to lavish Dubai parties and offshore accounts, this is the true story of how a $1.3 billion unicorn was built on lies—and how it all came crashing down in 2025.
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