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Mastodon user calls Fediverse toxic for AI debate

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A Mastodon user expressed deep respect for AI researchers but stated their approach to AI development differs, focusing on meeting people where they are and harm reduction. However, they reported receiving abusive, traumatizing, and threatening replies when discussing LLM-generated AI on the platform, describing it as a toxic environment, particularly for individuals with disabilities that reduce resilience to violent imagery and vitriol. AI

IMPACT Suggests that online communities, even those focused on decentralization, can become hostile environments for nuanced AI discussions.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on the toxicity of a platform for discussing AI.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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Mastodon user calls Fediverse toxic for AI debate

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

    (2/2)…I deeply respect no- # LLM -gen # AI -ers. But my approach differs:“meet people where they are” & “harm reduction”. Yet, if I describe that here, I get ab

    (2/2)…I deeply respect no- # LLM -gen # AI -ers. But my approach differs:“meet people where they are” & “harm reduction”. Yet, if I describe that here, I get abusive, traumatizing replies, & dox/death/die-soon threats. I (once?) loved # Fediverse & I'm proud of friends like @ cwe…

    LINKS social.coop/@cwebber cosocial.ca/@evan

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