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AI's LLM usage is criticized as industrial pollution and imposed in late-stage capitalism.

The use of large language models (LLMs) is being compared to industrial pollution, particularly due to what some perceive as frivolous applications. This perspective suggests that LLM deployment, especially within the context of late-stage capitalism, feels increasingly unavoidable and potentially harmful. One commentary draws parallels to a film, highlighting how the pervasive nature of LLM usage can feel imposed. AI

IMPACT Raises critical questions about the societal and environmental costs of widespread LLM adoption.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces discussing the societal impact and perceived negative consequences of LLM usage.

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AI's LLM usage is criticized as industrial pollution and imposed in late-stage capitalism.

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The cluster consists of opinion pieces discussing the societal impact and perceived negative consequences of LLM usage.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Also on LLM usage, to me it feels like, above all things, it is the new branch of industrial pollution, specially considering how people are using it for anythi

    Also on LLM usage, to me it feels like, above all things, it is the new branch of industrial pollution, specially considering how people are using it for anything stupid. # ai # rant

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

    No Other Choice is a movie that translates very well the feeling of how LLM usage is imposed during late stage capitalism, even if indirectly. What a great movi

    No Other Choice is a movie that translates very well the feeling of how LLM usage is imposed during late stage capitalism, even if indirectly. What a great movie that hits too close to home. # movie # ai