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AI discourse mirrors 3D printing's past, says open-source contributor

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Abdelkader Boudih, an early adopter of 3D printing in Morocco, observed how middlemen exploited fear and misinformation to maintain control over traditional crafts. He now sees a similar dynamic emerging in the open-source AI community, where loud, outrage-driven voices, rather than those actively contributing, dominate the discourse. Boudih's experiences, from kernel bug reports being initially dismissed to his contributions to FreeBSD hardware support, highlight his perspective that genuine engineering and craftsmanship are often overshadowed by those who trade on manufactured controversy. AI

IMPACT Suggests that the current discourse around AI may be hindering genuine progress by prioritizing outrage over constructive contribution.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by a named individual reflecting on past experiences and drawing parallels to current trends in AI.

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

    Two decades ago, Abdelkader Boudih – @ seuros – brought one of the first 3D printers into Morocco. Customs officers asked whether he would make weapons with it.

    Two decades ago, Abdelkader Boudih – @ seuros – brought one of the first 3D printers into Morocco. Customs officers asked whether he would make weapons with it. The artisans weren't the ones who feared him. The middlemen were, the semsars who profited from keeping the craft compl…

    LINKS mastodon.bsd.cafe/@seuros

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