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Mastodon user decries AI as planet-burning "word-guessing gimmick"

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A Mastodon user expressed strong criticism regarding the environmental impact and perceived lack of substance behind AI development, particularly referring to large language models as a "giant word-guessing gimmick." The user lamented the significant financial investment and global enthusiasm for what they view as a trivial application, questioning the priorities of businesses and governments. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion on a social media platform about AI, not a primary source event.

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Mastodon user decries AI as planet-burning "word-guessing gimmick"

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

    It's fucking wild that humans are burning down the planet to power a giant word-guessing gimmick. Businesses and governments are drinking the koolaid wholeheart

    It's fucking wild that humans are burning down the planet to power a giant word-guessing gimmick. Businesses and governments are drinking the koolaid wholeheartedly while embracing a snake oil gimmick. Like, my brother, it's a word-guessing app. That's all it is. That's all it wi…

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