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Timnit Gebru discusses TESCREAL acronym and its Hitler comparisons

Timnit Gebru commented on Bluesky about the acronym TESCREAL, noting that it is disliked and discussed, similar to "stochastic parrots." Joscha Bach, in the comments, suggested the acronym is used to accuse opponents of being like Hitler. Gebru found this comparison notable given the context. AI

IMPACT Discusses the framing and potential weaponization of AI-related terminology.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing an acronym and its connotations, rather than a primary announcement or research.

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Timnit Gebru discusses TESCREAL acronym and its Hitler comparisons

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · timnitgebru.blacksky.app ·

    Like Stochastic Parrots, TESCREAL is also an acronym they hate and are talking about.

    Like Stochastic Parrots, TESCREAL is also an acronym they hate and are talking about. In the comments agreeing with a poster about TESCREAL, was Joscha Bach saying that the acronym basically accuses everyone we disagree with of being Hitler. Funny he brings up hitler. "Very …