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Dune's Butlerian Jihad: A fictional AI rebellion against thinking machines

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The Butlerian Jihad is a fictional historical event from the Dune universe, depicting a massive human rebellion against thinking machines. This conflict arose from a deep-seated fear of artificial intelligence and its potential to enslave humanity, leading to a complete eradication of all AI and advanced computing. The movement's core tenet was 'Man shall not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind,' emphasizing a return to human capabilities and a rejection of artificial thought. AI

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Dune's Butlerian Jihad: A fictional AI rebellion against thinking machines

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