The AI boom has reached surreal heights, significantly impacting various industries, including the Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto Ltd. With AI company valuations soaring, Toto has announced plans to allocate over half of its capital expenditure towards AI-related projects. This includes a $190 million investment aimed at enhancing its semiconductor production capabilities, a sector it has been involved in since 1988. Toto's primary role in the AI market centers on the production of electrostatic chucks, crucial components in the AI chip-making process. Despite facing challenges in its smart toilet division, which had to halt new orders due to material shortages, the company's stock soared by 18% in May, with an additional 11% increase following the capex announcement. This trend illustrates how the AI bubble is influencing even the most unexpected sectors, showcasing the absurdity of the current economic landscape where a toilet manufacturer can capitalize on AI hype.