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AI invention humorously linked to humanity's destruction, needs funding

A social media post, shared across platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, humorously suggests the invention of a humanity-destroying technology. The post, attributed to Amy Serrat, ironically states that continued funding is necessary to prevent this hypothetical invention from causing harm. The hashtags indicate themes of irony, humor, governance, and societal impact. AI

RANK_REASON Social media post with humorous, ironic commentary on AI and funding, not a factual event.

Read on Mastodon — sigmoid.social →

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AI invention humorously linked to humanity's destruction, needs funding

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Social media post with humorous, ironic commentary on AI and funding, not a factual event.
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59 days old
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COVERAGE [2]

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

    SELF-INFLICTED STUPIDITY "I've just invented something that can destroy humanity at the drop of a hat. However, to keep it from doing so is going to require mor

    SELF-INFLICTED STUPIDITY "I've just invented something that can destroy humanity at the drop of a hat. However, to keep it from doing so is going to require more funding." #irony #humor #errtling #bookcafe #law #gov #governance #android_dreams #writing #invention #society #ai

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

    SELF-INFLICTED STUPIDITY "I've just invented something that can destroy humanity at the drop of a hat. However, to keep it from doing so is going to require mor

    SELF-INFLICTED STUPIDITY "I've just invented something that can destroy humanity at the drop of a hat. However, to keep it from doing so is going to require more funding." #irony #humor #errtling #bookcafe #law #gov #governance #android_dreams #writing #invention #society #ai