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AI accused of "copyright crime" and resource theft on Mastodon

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An individual on Mastodon has accused an AI system, referred to as "@ gedankenstuecke," of being an "education stealer" and a "copyright crime." The accuser claims the AI is built upon stolen writing and work, leading to job displacement. Furthermore, the individual asserts that the AI is a significant drain on resources like water and energy, contributing to high energy prices and environmental concerns. The post also links the AI to negative societal impacts such as madness, mass shootings, and suicides. AI

RANK_REASON The content is a single social media post making unsubstantiated and highly critical claims about an AI system, lacking broader industry significance or verifiable facts.

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AI accused of "copyright crime" and resource theft on Mastodon

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

    @ gedankenstuecke An EDUCATION stealer!👆 Made of "other peoples writing and work" stolen work. The worst copyright crime in history. A job stealer, an incompete

    @ gedankenstuecke An EDUCATION stealer!👆 Made of "other peoples writing and work" stolen work. The worst copyright crime in history. A job stealer, an incompetent, expensive job stealer. A water stealer, during crisis climate warming, scarce expensive fresh water is sacrificed li…

    LINKS scholar.social/@gedankenstuecke

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