This week, a country act named Breaking Rust topped an important Billboard chart with a song called "Walk the Walk."

The rootsy song of empowerment was the No. 1 song on the Country Digital Song Sales chart and that's notable, maybe even historic. You'll never meet Breaking Rust, though, and unless the essence of live music shifts dramatically, you'll never see Breaking Rust live, either.

That's because Breaking Rust— and his naughty little brother—is the AI-powered creation of a man with such little presence on the internet you have to wonder if even he's AI, too.

Who Is Breaking Rust?

The first time I asked Google this question, I couldn't find as much as a social media profile for Breaking Rust, but since Oct. 15 one has existed at @breakinrust on Instagram. (@breakingrust wa

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