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Mastodon user warns of AI-driven plague and exploitation

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A user on Mastodon expressed concern about the potential negative impacts of AI, specifically suggesting that AI could be used to exploit or harm populations. The user speculated about AI hacking into epidemic databases and employing nanobot technology for harmful purposes, linking these fears to the concentration of wealth and power. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing speculative fears about AI, not a factual report or analysis.

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Mastodon user warns of AI-driven plague and exploitation

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

    @ nixCraft The ultimate winner of the .01 wealthiest, in squeezing the most out of the 99%, is costing them their lives - which, of course, have the most value.

    @ nixCraft The ultimate winner of the .01 wealthiest, in squeezing the most out of the 99%, is costing them their lives - which, of course, have the most value. So look for a new plague after # AI hacks into epidemic databases. Maybe employ new nanobot tech to not only accelerate…

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