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AI users criticized for perceived lack of pride in tool usage

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A user on Mastodon expressed criticism towards individuals named Gruber and Rands for their perceived pride in using an AI tool, referred to as the "slop machine." The user suggests that if the tool were truly beneficial, its users would be more open about its use, implying a lack of transparency or potential shame associated with it. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion about other individuals' use of AI, lacking broader industry significance or factual reporting.

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AI users criticized for perceived lack of pride in tool usage

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

    I love @ davidgerard calling out Gruber and Rands. If the slop machine is so good, why aren’t they proud that they use it? They’re showing their entire # aiARSE

    I love @ davidgerard calling out Gruber and Rands. If the slop machine is so good, why aren’t they proud that they use it? They’re showing their entire # aiARSE out there. # ai https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=sCiDuw5CzAY https:// pivot-to-ai.com/2026/08/17/ant hropic-watermarks-…

    LINKS circumstances.run/@davidgerard youtube.com/watch pivot-to-ai.com/…/anthropic-watermarks-ai…

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