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AI development criticized as wasteful computing, compared to Bitcoin

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One user on Mastodon criticizes AI development, labeling it "AI slop" and "Wasteful Computing." They compare it unfavorably to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, particularly noting the environmental impact of specialized AI ASICs that cannot be repurposed like GPUs. The user advocates for outlawing this "bubble." AI

IMPACT Expresses a fringe opinion that AI development is wasteful and environmentally damaging, akin to cryptocurrencies.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing a strong negative opinion about AI development, comparing it to cryptocurrencies and advocating for its prohibition. It lacks factual reporting or new information.

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AI development criticized as wasteful computing, compared to Bitcoin

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

    @ catraxx same with Lithium… But yeah, AIslop is Wasteful Computing no better than Shitcoins like Bitcoin. Espechally since they now start designing and produci

    @ catraxx same with Lithium… But yeah, AIslop is Wasteful Computing no better than Shitcoins like Bitcoin. Espechally since they now start designing and producing AI - Slop ASICs which, unlike GPUs, can't even be upcycled and reused for something productive, like Rendering farms …

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