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Author likens AI enthusiasts to religious cults, citing 'insufficient exposure' to AI's 'texts'

The author draws a parallel between AI enthusiasts and Christian proselytes, suggesting both groups believe a lack of adherence stems from insufficient exposure to their core texts. This analogy is used to critique the fervor surrounding AI, which the author views as cult-like. The author states their own opposition to AI only solidified after understanding its nature, contrasting with a previously more positive stance. AI

RANK_REASON The content is a personal opinion piece comparing AI enthusiasts to religious cults, lacking any factual reporting or newsworthiness.

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Author likens AI enthusiasts to religious cults, citing 'insufficient exposure' to AI's 'texts'

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It reminds me so much of my time in the US when Christian proselytes were convinced that if I wasn't Christian it had to be because I hadn't read the Bible. And

    It reminds me so much of my time in the US when Christian proselytes were convinced that if I wasn't Christian it had to be because I hadn't read the Bible. And telling them that I had read it greatly confused them. I see the same with # AI fans. It really is a cult. And for the …

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It reminds me so much of my time in the US when Christian proselytes were convinced that if I wasn't Christian it had to be because I hadn't read the Bible. And

    It reminds me so much of my time in the US when Christian proselytes were convinced that if I wasn't Christian it had to be because I hadn't read the Bible. And telling them that I had read it greatly confused them. I see the same with #AI fans. It is a cult. ⤵️ disconnect.blog/a…