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AI researchers' belief in AI curing smoking draws criticism

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A Mastodon user expressed disbelief and criticism regarding AI researchers who believe artificial intelligence could cure smoking-related illnesses. The user found this notion to be indicative of a lack of intelligence and a disregard for others. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion about a fringe belief, not a substantive news event.

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AI researchers' belief in AI curing smoking draws criticism

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · riotnrrd ·

    Just when I think these guys cannot possibly get any dumber, they take up *smoking* — because they think # AI will cure them?!? At least they’re consistent, I s

    Just when I think these guys cannot possibly get any dumber, they take up *smoking* — because they think # AI will cure them?!? At least they’re consistent, I suppose — and of course they have no care for the preferences of others around them. https://www. businessinsider.com/ai-…

    LINKS businessinsider.com/ai-researchers-smokin…

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