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AI likened to plastic waste as a sign of civilizational decline

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The author draws a parallel between the invention of plastic and the rise of AI, suggesting both represent a "sloppification" of human civilization. They liken AI to plastic waste, implying it contributes to a decline in quality or standards. AI

RANK_REASON Opinion piece comparing AI to plastic waste, lacking concrete new information or a verifiable event.

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AI likened to plastic waste as a sign of civilizational decline

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

    @ jensorensen The sloppification of human civilisation started when # plastic was discovered/invented and humans thought they had came across some kind of break

    @ jensorensen The sloppification of human civilisation started when # plastic was discovered/invented and humans thought they had came across some kind of breakthrough. # AI and # aislop is akin to plastic waste IMO

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