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cksmithy

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6. Couldn't agree more.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 02:06 PM

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My large chain pharmacy, that I am required to use, has an awful ai answering system. I now give weirdo answers, that it can't understand, allows ,me to only leave a message, never to speak to a person. An actual pharmacist does calls me back, usually within an hour. I would rather be put on hold for 5 minutes, then go through the bs to be able to leave a message. Ugh!

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I Want AI, Too. Actual Intelligence! [View all] MineralMan Thursday OP

Artificial intelligence doesn't scare me nearly as much as genuine stupidity Walleye Thursday #1

Just spent 15 frustrating minutes on phone with pharmacy AI idiocy Attilatheblond Thursday #2

I was supposed to have a virtual visit with my doctor yesterday. MineralMan Thursday #4

Even Quora has a "Bot Assistant" which does not know its byte from a hole in the ground. John1956PA Thursday #3

The pharmacy AI is always a treat. mr715 Thursday #5

Yes. That's one stark example. MineralMan Thursday #7

Do you scream "TALK TO A PHARMACIST!!!" too? mr715 Thursday #8

No. I do not. I drive five minutes to the pharmacy and talk with someone MineralMan Thursday #9

Couldn't agree more. cksmithy Thursday #6

AI is bullshit... kentuck Thursday #10

YouTube Knows. AI IS ENTERTAINMENT and GENERATES CLICKS MineralMan Thursday #11