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highplainsdem

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2. Because generative AI is so wasteful of compute, and the oligarchs and tech companies are demanding

Reply to wcmagumba (Reply #1)

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:18 PM

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that everyone use it in every way possible, and too many companies and organizations and individuals have fallen for the hype.

Oh, and the billionaire AI bros are in a race to create superintelligent AI that might reward them with godlike powers and immortality - if it doesn't decide to wipe out humanity instead.

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