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Activist group bans AI note-takers from Zoom calls

An activist group moderator on Mastodon has implemented a policy to remove any AI note-takers from their bi-weekly Zoom calls. This action is described as akin to opening windows and letting in fresh air, suggesting a preference for human interaction and potentially a distrust or discomfort with AI's presence in their discussions. AI

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Activist group bans AI note-takers from Zoom calls

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

    We have a bi-weekly Zoom call with our local activist group. The first thing the moderator does is boot out every # AI note taker. I guess it's like opening the

    We have a bi-weekly Zoom call with our local activist group. The first thing the moderator does is boot out every # AI note taker. I guess it's like opening the windows and letting in fresh air.