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Internet Archive criticized for "slopbot" use in Wayback Labs

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The Internet Archive is facing criticism for its use of "slopbots" in its Wayback Labs project. One user expressed disappointment, feeling the organization should be more aware of the implications of such technology. AI

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Internet Archive criticized for "slopbot" use in Wayback Labs

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

    Very disappointed that the Internet Archive is using slopbots to (not) make things: https:// wayback-labs.sf.archive.org/ I feel that they should know better. #

    Very disappointed that the Internet Archive is using slopbots to (not) make things: https:// wayback-labs.sf.archive.org/ I feel that they should know better. # AI # InternetArchive

    LINKS wayback-labs.sf.archive.org

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