The Bat Browser
Synopsis
Batman's computer, BatGPT, shows him how to stay anonymous online.
Summary of the Animated Short: "The Bat Browser"
In this tech-savvy parody, Batman struggles to stay anonymous online while investigating blackmail at Gotham City Hall. He tries to query the website using "BatGPT" — a modified AI assistant — but Alfred has restricted its capabilities, and privacy complications ensue. Batman realizes that because Wayne Industries moved all computing to Amazon, his queries could expose his identity to cloud providers like Jeff Bezos.
BatGPT explains that even using incognito mode or a VPN isn’t fully private, as Gotham’s site can still place tracking cookies, trace IPs, or raise suspicion during ongoing cyber incidents like "Salt Typhoon." Batman humorously considers breaking into City Hall physically as an easier alternative.
Eventually, BatGPT recommends a real solution: using a managed attribution network combined with an ephemeral virtual desktop — a temporary, disposable computer that routes encrypted traffic across many locations. This high-level anonymization setup mirrors the same tools used by hackers and cybercriminals, a point Batman begrudgingly accepts as a “vigilante.”
The episode ends with Batman declaring his new stealth setup "The Bat Browser" — a tool worthy of the world's greatest detective, now cyber-enhanced for anonymous investigations. It’s a light-hearted but informative take on modern online privacy challenges.