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AI model training methods criticized as unsustainable and unethical

The current creation and training methods for AI models are unsustainable due to high energy and water consumption, as well as the use of stolen data. This ethical and legal quandary extends to smaller, "local" models. The author argues that the technology is fundamentally a "scam" and that meaningful progress cannot occur until ethical, economical, and legally sound models become available and verifiable. AI

IMPACT Critiques current AI development practices, highlighting sustainability and ethical concerns.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion on AI training methods.

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AI model training methods criticized as unsustainable and unethical

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ elgringomexicano @ rperezrosario fully ignoring the crux of the problem ALL the models are created (trained) in a way that is unsustainable, (energy and water

    @ elgringomexicano @ rperezrosario fully ignoring the crux of the problem ALL the models are created (trained) in a way that is unsustainable, (energy and water use) criminal (stolen data etc) and unethical and that filters down to the downsized "local" models that you "balanced"…