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Queen's Brian May calls for immediate ban on generative AI

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Brian May, a member of the iconic band Queen, has voiced strong opposition to generative AI, asserting that it offers no capabilities beyond what humans can already achieve. He believes this technology should be immediately prohibited. May's stance extends to concerns about AI's impact on art and artists, particularly in relation to his own work and the legacy of Freddie Mercury. AI

IMPACT Expresses a critical viewpoint on generative AI's utility and calls for its prohibition, reflecting concerns about its impact on creative fields.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a notable public figure about generative AI.

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Queen's Brian May calls for immediate ban on generative AI

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

    He’s absolutely right, generative AI does nothing useful for anyone that humans weren’t already capable of doing themselves, it should have been banned immediat

    He’s absolutely right, generative AI does nothing useful for anyone that humans weren’t already capable of doing themselves, it should have been banned immediately. # brianmay # queen # ai # noai # stopai # art # artists # freddiemercury https://www. independent.co.uk/arts-entert…

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