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AI debates critically examined as fundamentally flawed, akin to alchemy

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An article by Becker, featured on Substack's "programmablemutter," critically examines the current discourse surrounding AI. Becker argues that while the field's proponents are treated with seriousness, their underlying arguments are fundamentally flawed. The piece suggests a disconnect between the perceived importance of AI debates and their actual validity, drawing parallels to alchemy. AI

IMPACT Critiques the current discourse and perceived importance of AI debates, suggesting a fundamental flaw in the arguments presented.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of social media posts linking to an opinion piece that critiques the field of AI.

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AI debates critically examined as fundamentally flawed, akin to alchemy

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Becker treats the aspiring magi of #AI seriously, while arguing that they are terribly wrong.” open.substack.com/pub/programm... What AI debates have to do wit

    “Becker treats the aspiring magi of #AI seriously, while arguing that they are terribly wrong.” open.substack.com/pub/programm... What AI debates have to do wit...

    LINKS programmablemutter.com/…/what-ai-debates-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Becker treats the aspiring magi of #AI seriously, while arguing that they are terribly wrong.” open.substack.com/pub/programm... What AI debates have to do wit

    “Becker treats the aspiring magi of #AI seriously, while arguing that they are terribly wrong.” open.substack.com/pub/programm... What AI debates have to do wit...

    LINKS programmablemutter.com/…/what-ai-debates-…

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