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AI's critics decry IP theft, plutocracy, and lack of accountability

The author expresses frustration with the AI industry, citing intellectual property theft, excessive marketing, and the involvement of state pensions and wealthy individuals like Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, and Sam Altman. They criticize those who label risk managers as hindrances to progress and anticipate a future where those responsible for AI's potential failures will evade accountability and move on to the next trend. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about ethical implications, financial risks, and accountability within the AI sector.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing criticism of the AI industry and its prominent figures.

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AI's critics decry IP theft, plutocracy, and lack of accountability

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

    The absolutely most annoying part of # AI , worse than all the # IPR theft and marketing airtime pollution, is how a) my state pension by now has invested in it

    The absolutely most annoying part of # AI , worse than all the # IPR theft and marketing airtime pollution, is how a) my state pension by now has invested in it, and b) the Musks, Ellisons and Altmans will *get away with it* when the whole shitshow tanks (because plutocracy). And…