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Sonnenblume@discuss.tchncs.de to TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 17 hours ago

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

www.businessinsider.com

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

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Sonnenblume@discuss.tchncs.de to TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 17 hours ago
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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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    microdosing (n) – Taking small amounts of illegal drugs while white. It may be possible to microdose without writing a book or personal essay about it, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/26/how-to-speak-silicon-valley-decoding-tech-bros-from-microdosing-to-privacy

    (I don’t remember ‘small amounts of’ in there; somewhat diminishes the joke IMHO)

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      macro-microdosing

      Silicon Valley makes a lot more sense if you first assume everyone rich is off their fucking tree

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