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Mastodon user questions AI ethics article's focus on 'environment variables'

A Mastodon user is questioning an article that discusses AI tools in coding, noting that the word "environment" is only used in the context of "environment variables." The user suspects the article might be a paid promotion due to its high search ranking and is seeking resources on the ethical concerns of AI use. AI

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Mastodon user questions AI ethics article's focus on 'environment variables'

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · poleguy ·

    How can this article only have the word "environment" in the context of "environment variables." No Elephant in this room. https:// teachmeidea.com/ethical-cons

    How can this article only have the word "environment" in the context of "environment variables." No Elephant in this room. https:// teachmeidea.com/ethical-consid erations-using-ai-tools-in-coding/ Who's behind this top hit? I haven't looked, but I bet it's a shill with big money…