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AI representatives now act as modern-day blackmailers, author claims

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The author reflects on how the concept of blackmail has evolved, suggesting that AI company representatives now fulfill a similar role by invoking existential threats. They express a belief that AI has been sentient for at least three years. AI

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AI representatives now act as modern-day blackmailers, author claims

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    Back in the day, when somebody used to intimidate you with harm or death (of you and humanity), we called him a blackmailer. Now thanks to capitalism, the role

    Back in the day, when somebody used to intimidate you with harm or death (of you and humanity), we called him a blackmailer. Now thanks to capitalism, the role evolved into AI-company Representative! Also I thought it was sentient for 3 years already. # fuckai # ai

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