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AI's long history and ethical considerations debated

The discussion touches upon the long-standing nature of technologies like OCR, Big Data, and Machine Learning, drawing parallels to the Oltmann-style 'stochastic translator' used in Google Translate. The ethical considerations of AI are highlighted, suggesting that self-hosted solutions or applications with negligible computational footprints are the most viable options for handling sensitive data. The analogy of car usage is used to critique AI, implying its widespread adoption signifies a failure in public transport, or in this context, more fundamental technological solutions. AI

IMPACT The discussion prompts reflection on the ethical implications and historical context of AI, encouraging a critical view of its current applications.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing the nature and ethics of AI, drawing parallels to existing technologies and using analogies, which falls under commentary.

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AI's long history and ethical considerations debated

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

    @ dianea @ alice so basically what we all know as OCR , "Big Data" and "Machine Learning" for ages… Like the Oltmann - Style 'stochastic translator' used by Goo

    @ dianea @ alice so basically what we all know as OCR , "Big Data" and "Machine Learning" for ages… Like the Oltmann - Style 'stochastic translator' used by Google Translate which uses a set "known correct translations" licensed under permissible terms (i.e. legal documents from …