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Mastodon user dismisses agentic AI danger claims, calls for shutdown

A Mastodon user expressed skepticism regarding warnings about agentic AI, suggesting that if the technology is truly dangerous, it should simply be turned off. The user implied that fear-mongering tactics are being employed by those who trade on such anxieties. AI

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Mastodon user dismisses agentic AI danger claims, calls for shutdown

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

    Oh look, man who trades on fear says "ooooh, be very afraid....again!" If agentic AI is as dangerous as they claim, then turn it off. Easy peasy. If it's not as

    Oh look, man who trades on fear says "ooooh, be very afraid....again!" If agentic AI is as dangerous as they claim, then turn it off. Easy peasy. If it's not as dangerous as they claim, then for the love of Bob, stop nattering on with this Roko's basilisk fanfic just to juice you…