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AI researcher dismisses generative AI specialists as surplus to requirements

An individual expressed strong negative sentiments regarding the necessity and value of AI researchers, particularly those focused on generative AI and specifically those affiliated with OpenAI. The sentiment was conveyed through a social media post, highlighting a perceived lack of essential contribution from this group. AI

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AI researcher dismisses generative AI specialists as surplus to requirements

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    @ gwynnion my thoughts exactly. There can surely be no cadre of people anywhere on the planet who are more utterly surplus to requirements. (Why yes, I am an ex

    @ gwynnion my thoughts exactly. There can surely be no cadre of people anywhere on the planet who are more utterly surplus to requirements. (Why yes, I am an ex # AI researcher. But not a # GenAI researcher, and most certainly not an # OpenAI researcher)