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User likens AI to toxic substances, calling it worse than lead and asbestos

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The user expresses a strong negative opinion about AI, comparing its potential harm to well-known toxic substances like tetraethyllead, asbestos, and microplastics. They argue that while these substances have specific, albeit harmful, functions, AI lacks any redeeming qualities and is therefore worse. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion piece comparing AI unfavorably to toxic substances, lacking factual claims or broader industry significance.

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User likens AI to toxic substances, calling it worse than lead and asbestos

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User opinion piece comparing AI unfavorably to toxic substances, lacking factual claims or broader industry significance.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ Li yes, because # AIslop is worse than # Tetraethyllead , # Asbestos , # PFOA & # Microplastics … Those at least do their designated tasks very well but have

    @ Li yes, because # AIslop is worse than # Tetraethyllead , # Asbestos , # PFOA & # Microplastics … Those at least do their designated tasks very well but have "merely" horrible side effects … Wereas all the " # AI " has no redeeming qualities whatsoever!

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