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User criticizes intrusive AI buttons in popular apps

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A Mastodon user expresses frustration with the proliferation of AI-related buttons in popular applications. These buttons, described as "Asshole-icon" and leading to a "slop machine," are perceived as intrusive and easily accidentally activated. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a perceived negative trend in app design related to AI features.

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User criticizes intrusive AI buttons in popular apps

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

    Every popular app now has an Asshole-icon button scattered in easy-to-hit locations that you can accidentally press to call up the slop machine. # ai # slop

    Every popular app now has an Asshole-icon button scattered in easy-to-hit locations that you can accidentally press to call up the slop machine. # ai # slop

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