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AI ethics debate: Can training models ethically avoid Big Tech?

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A Mastodon user is exploring the feasibility of a distributed, home-based system for training AI models ethically, similar to Folding@home. The user questions whether it's possible to train AI without relying on data centers or large technology companies. The motivation stems from the desire to retain the beneficial aspects of AI, particularly for disabled individuals, while mitigating the ethical concerns associated with current AI development practices. AI

IMPACT Explores potential decentralized and ethical AI training models, questioning current industry reliance on big tech and data centers.

RANK_REASON The item is a user's opinion and question about AI training ethics and infrastructure, not a release or significant event.

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AI ethics debate: Can training models ethically avoid Big Tech?

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

    # Ethics # AI Given that 1. Machine-learning (neural nets and shit, idk) are a thing, 2. We, humans-who-gaf, want to train them ethically (no abuse of humans, n

    # Ethics # AI Given that 1. Machine-learning (neural nets and shit, idk) are a thing, 2. We, humans-who-gaf, want to train them ethically (no abuse of humans, no theft), is there a way we can do so without using 1. Data centers, 2. Big Tech? Is the idea of a (Folding-at-home) Tra…

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