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Elderly Golfer and Trump Cited as Protection Against AI Disasters

An individual with a strong distrust of technology, including windmills and AI, is presented as a safeguard against AI-related disasters. This perspective suggests that the absence of AI-related catastrophes during the Trump administration is evidence of his protective capabilities against AI going wrong. AI

RANK_REASON The item presents a fringe opinion with no factual basis, using a humorous and exaggerated comparison to frame a viewpoint on AI safety.

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Elderly Golfer and Trump Cited as Protection Against AI Disasters

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

    An elderly golfer who literally never used a computer until he was nearly 70 and believes windmill humming gives you cancer and can’t spell his wife’s name is g

    An elderly golfer who literally never used a computer until he was nearly 70 and believes windmill humming gives you cancer and can’t spell his wife’s name is going to single-handedly protect you from # AI going wrong. Are you sure, Claude? This is widely accepted, NewsHund. To d…