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Poem critiques AI reliance, favoring human connection

A poem titled "Please Use AI" [not!] by Shawn Smucker highlights a preference for human connection and expertise over internet-based information, particularly for important questions. The author expresses a longing for personal advice from trusted individuals rather than relying on AI or the internet for guidance. AI

IMPACT Highlights a sentiment of distrust towards AI for personal guidance, emphasizing the value of human connection and expertise.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece presented as a poem, critiquing the reliance on AI and the internet.

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Poem critiques AI reliance, favoring human connection

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The item is an opinion piece presented as a poem, critiquing the reliance on AI and the internet.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Thanks to the fediverse, a beautiful poem by Shawn Smucker, “Please Use AI” [not!] came to our attention. The excerpt below is only the first stanza; we encoura

    Thanks to the fediverse, a beautiful poem by Shawn Smucker, “Please Use AI” [not!] came to our attention. The excerpt below is only the first stanza; we encourage you to check it out in its entirety: https:// shawnsmucker.substack.com/p/pl ease-use-ai . Our response: When we have…