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AI security ads exploit fear, user warns

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A Mastodon user expressed concern over AI advertisements that prey on fears of AI threats, suggesting this creates a self-serving business model for security solutions. The user sarcastically noted the potential for a market in "security robots" to protect against AI-created dangers, highlighting a perceived business opportunity. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion on AI advertising tactics, not a core AI development or industry event.

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AI security ads exploit fear, user warns

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

    I want to like and share this podcast about CostCo but they have ads for a company that scares people into paying for their # AI that will keep them protected f

    I want to like and share this podcast about CostCo but they have ads for a company that scares people into paying for their # AI that will keep them protected from evil AI hackers. I can't wait till we all need to buy security robots to keep us protected from robot thieves, rapis…

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