Gregory's Server@remenca - I think we both agree.
AI as a neutral and generalized concept can absolutely be employed in many wonderful ways.
AI in the current sense - LLMs and similar - that steal from people and shit out trash and use a fuck ton of energy (and employed by our 'capitalist overlords' as you say) is bad.
I'm not referring to the concept of a neutral tool removed from the context of politics or use. I'm referring to the current iteration of AI specifically how it is being used in this moment within the context of its politics and economics.
@tinker
Absolutely. Actually, I am very mad at how AI is being presented to society. Years ago I'd say I work in AI and it was like "wow, that's cool". Now people look at me like some kind of thief, worried that the things that my peer do will take over their jobs. It's just so fucked up. And all for Sam Altman to have a sightly better yatch. I