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AI advancement may lead to 'getting rid of people,' commentator warns

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Gerry McGovern, a commentator on technology and the internet, has expressed concern that the advancement of Artificial Intelligence may lead to a desire to "get rid of pesky people." He links this concern to the environmental impact of large data centers, suggesting that the focus on AI development might overshadow or disregard the planet's well-being. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential societal implications and ethical considerations of advanced AI development.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion about AI's potential negative societal impact, lacking concrete new information or a verifiable event.

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AI advancement may lead to 'getting rid of people,' commentator warns

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

    @ gerrymcgovern Doesn't matter if Big Data Centres are bad for the Planet as # AI wants to get rid of pesky people.

    @ gerrymcgovern Doesn't matter if Big Data Centres are bad for the Planet as # AI wants to get rid of pesky people.

    LINKS mastodon.green/@gerrymcgovern

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