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		pharos92 16 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sam Altman's home targeted in second attack I don't think AI is benefiting humanity when you consider: - It's heavy use in military and surveillance engagements - The billions+ spent, yet no economic gains were noted - The pressure on white-collar jobs The threat to AI far exceeds any benefits I can see.

maplethorpe 16 days ago [–]

Did something change? HN has always been very pro-AI until recently, and now it seems to have swung dramatically the other way. Not one comment even agreeing with me.

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