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User decries AI clickbait and propaganda news

The user expresses frustration with the proliferation of AI-generated clickbait images, specifically those featuring a person referred to as "Chumpo." They lament the lack of tools to filter out such content, contrasting it with the development of surveillance technologies like license plate readers. The user criticizes AI-driven "propaganda articles" presented as news, citing AP as an example. AI

RANK_REASON User expresses personal opinion and frustration about AI-generated content, not a verifiable event or release.

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User decries AI clickbait and propaganda news

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

    All I want is a filter that will automatically remove any clickbait image with the Chumpo's face in it*, but no, we get license plate readers that will stalk yo

    All I want is a filter that will automatically remove any clickbait image with the Chumpo's face in it*, but no, we get license plate readers that will stalk you like your crazy ex. Fuck # AI *and yes, I AM referring to all the stupid propaganda articles that get boosted as "news…