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Terence Tao's AI article sparks discussion across social media · 4 sources tracked

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Terence Tao's blog post, "Why are we even doing all this?", is being discussed across various social media platforms, including Mastodon and Lobste.rs. The article, which touches on the topic of AI, is being shared and commented on by users interested in technology, culture, and mathematics. The post itself is described as humorous and insightful, prompting further discussion on the broader implications of AI development. AI

IMPACT Prompts reflection on the purpose and direction of AI development.

RANK_REASON Cluster consists of social media posts linking to and discussing a blog post, rather than a primary release or event.

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Terence Tao's AI article sparks discussion across social media · 4 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/ This is another interesting read about the # ai It's really on the nose, even if it'

    https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/ This is another interesting read about the # ai It's really on the nose, even if it's written in a humourus way

    LINKS terrytao.wordpress.com/…/why-are-we-even-… terrytao.wordpress.com/…/10
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · fingers ·

    Why are we even doing all this? # ai # llm # openai # slop https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this

    Why are we even doing all this? # ai # llm # openai # slop https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this

    LINKS terrytao.wordpress.com/…/why-are-we-even-… terrytao.wordpress.com/…/10
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why are we even doing all this? Article URL: https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator

    Why are we even doing all this? Article URL: https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0109707 Points: 6 # Comments: 1 https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-thi…

    LINKS terrytao.wordpress.com/…/why-are-we-even-… terrytao.wordpress.com/…/10
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · lobsters ·

    Why are we even doing all this? https:// lobste.rs/s/qvomvk # ai # culture # math https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/

    Why are we even doing all this? https:// lobste.rs/s/qvomvk # ai # culture # math https:// terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/10 /15/why-are-we-even-doing-all-this/

    LINKS lobste.rs/…/why_are_we_even_doing_all_this terrytao.wordpress.com/…/why-are-we-even-… terrytao.wordpress.com/…/10

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