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WordPress AI promotion sparks user backlash over tone-deaf messaging

A Mastodon user expressed strong frustration with WordPress's promotion of AI technologies, criticizing the company's tone-deaf approach. The user argued that WordPress is overlooking the significant negative impacts AI is having on human users and urged the company to consider customer sentiment rather than solely focusing on AI's perceived benefits. AI

IMPACT Highlights user concerns about the negative impacts of AI, suggesting a need for more balanced communication from companies.

RANK_REASON User expresses opinion on a company's product promotion strategy.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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WordPress AI promotion sparks user backlash over tone-deaf messaging

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    These emails from # WordPress are just sooo f***ing tone deaf!!!! I understand the value of # AI , I do, but YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE HUMAN BEINGS and we see the many

    These emails from # WordPress are just sooo f***ing tone deaf!!!! I understand the value of # AI , I do, but YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE HUMAN BEINGS and we see the many many negatives this technology is bringing. Think about how you promote this stuff and how your customers feel about AL…