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AI enables smartphone screen tapping, raising laziness and error concerns

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A new AI system allows users to burn tokens to have it tap their smartphone screens, a feature described as enabling new heights of laziness. This development raises concerns about the potential for AI to automate even simple tasks, with the system reportedly being slow and prone to errors. The AI's ability to perform basic smartphone interactions and charge for its services is also highlighted. AI

IMPACT This AI tool automates basic smartphone interactions, potentially increasing user convenience but also raising questions about efficiency and cost.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new AI application for automating smartphone interactions, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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

    Reach new heights of laziness by burning tokens to let an AI tap your smartphone screen for you Nothing will ruin your faith in humanity like an AI that operate

    Reach new heights of laziness by burning tokens to let an AI tap your smartphone screen for you Nothing will ruin your faith in humanity like an AI that operates your smartphone slowly, struggles with basic tasks, and can charge you for it https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2…

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