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TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 14 hours ago

AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer, says Palantir CTO

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AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer, says Palantir CTO

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TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 14 hours ago

Some AI believers expect the technology to make smoking-related health risks like cancer a thing of the past, Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said.

I think that’s a really good idea and we should encourage them. I recommend Kent cigarettes with the Micronite filter for a smooth aroma.

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Sankar did not name any researchers or provide evidence for the claim.

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  Some AI companies executives are blowing smoke up their ass.
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    blowing smoke up their ass.
    
    Must be a nice break from all of the cocaine.

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