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AI community's use of "Compute" as a measurement draws criticism

The term "Compute" is being used by some in the AI community as a unit of measurement, which is drawing criticism. One user expressed discomfort with this trend, finding it cringeworthy. AI

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AI community's use of "Compute" as a measurement draws criticism

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

    Does anyone else cringe when # AI bros use the term "Compute" as a unit or measurement?

    Does anyone else cringe when # AI bros use the term "Compute" as a unit or measurement?