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User questions AI value, promotes open-source tools

A Mastodon user expressed skepticism about the value of AI, particularly in grant writing, suggesting that human-written content is superior. The user advocates for using open-source tools like LibreOffice, Tutanota, and Floorp browser, implying they are more reliable and cost-effective alternatives to AI solutions. AI

RANK_REASON The content is a personal opinion post on a social media platform, not a significant industry event or release.

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User questions AI value, promotes open-source tools

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

    you don't need to excell at styles if you libre-ate your files tuta your mail up on high for a human written reply floorp your browser into duck seach with no a

    you don't need to excell at styles if you libre-ate your files tuta your mail up on high for a human written reply floorp your browser into duck seach with no ai to leave you in the lurch why throw money into ai-wiles when it's going to fail for miles and miles *this is what happ…