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AI utility praised despite developer criticism · 1 source tracked

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The author expresses frustration with the business practices of AI developers, criticizing them as "despicable tech fascists" for their monopolistic intentions and deceptive tactics. Despite these criticisms, the author acknowledges the utility of AI models, particularly those incorporating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and suggests that free services like duck.ai are valuable alternatives. They also mention the possibility of self-learning with local LLMs if not for the current market conditions. AI

IMPACT Highlights user frustration with AI business models and the value of accessible AI services.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a social media post criticizing AI developers.

Read on Mastodon — sigmoid.social →

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AI utility praised despite developer criticism · 1 source tracked

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

    These # AI clankers (with RAG) can be really quite useful - if only the billionaires who build them weren't such despicable tech fascists, with such despicable

    These # AI clankers (with RAG) can be really quite useful - if only the billionaires who build them weren't such despicable tech fascists, with such despicable intentions (rent-seeking monopolisation of stolen human knowledge), with such despicable consequences on the consumer ma…

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