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Sonnenblume@discuss.tchncs.de to TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 13 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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Sonnenblume@discuss.tchncs.de to TechTakes@awful.systemsEnglish · 13 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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    Fires a burst from the Sten gun into the ceiling I thought you Libertarian bleepers were scared of moral hazards like making people wear seatbelts so they don’t squish their pea brains in a car crash?

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    Reminds me of the Anthropic employee who doesnt wear sunscreen

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    Real talk, I would love to smoke without worrying about cancer.

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      With the power of denial you can!

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      deleted by creator

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

    I wonder why…

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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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    LMAO… no they’re not.

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    Next please jump off a cliff after uploading your mind into the machine. Thank you!

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    this is the same company that has attempted other ways of addicting their employees, for “productivity”

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    I mean, Palantir has Zyn vending machines, so this isn’t much of a stretch I guess?

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      Jesus, they would

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    C suite personal at AI companies have taken up smoking crack because… well…

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      some of that crowd already microdosed meth

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        “Micro”?

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          there was a thread there on rationalists microdosing meth for “cognitive improvement” reasons

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            I remember coming across an HN comment a couple years ago from a guy rambling on about how he had a connection for pure uncut cartel meth and consumed mass quantities, and how great it was for his ADHD. I should have bookmarked or screenshotted it.

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    Shhhh… Let them…

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