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User's evolving take on AI agency and humor

A user on Mastodon expressed initial confidence that computers would not be able to take away human agency. However, this sentiment quickly evolved over a two-month period, with the user then stating that computers wouldn't be able to rob them of their sense of humor. This was followed by a resigned "God dammit" just two hours later, indicating a shift in perspective regarding AI's capabilities. AI

RANK_REASON User's personal, evolving opinion on AI capabilities, not a significant industry event.

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User's evolving take on AI agency and humor

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

    "Computers can do so much, but they will never be able to take our agency." Two months later: "Ok, well then at least they won't be able to rob us of our sense

    "Computers can do so much, but they will never be able to take our agency." Two months later: "Ok, well then at least they won't be able to rob us of our sense of humor." Two hours later: "God dammit" # AI