Trying and struggling to think of any consumer facing tech that feels *less* consumer driven than generative AI
God this is so grim
January 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Trying and struggling to think of any consumer facing tech that feels *less* consumer driven than generative AI
Do you see it? That new line?
"I would appreciate hearing your perspective on how universities can adapt and continue to provide unique value in an AI-driven world."
The professor hadn't ever mentioned an AI-driven world. That stuff about an AI-driven world is Silicon Valley rhetoric.
"I would appreciate hearing your perspective on how universities can adapt and continue to provide unique value in an AI-driven world."
The professor hadn't ever mentioned an AI-driven world. That stuff about an AI-driven world is Silicon Valley rhetoric.
September 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Do you see it? That new line?
"I would appreciate hearing your perspective on how universities can adapt and continue to provide unique value in an AI-driven world."
The professor hadn't ever mentioned an AI-driven world. That stuff about an AI-driven world is Silicon Valley rhetoric.
"I would appreciate hearing your perspective on how universities can adapt and continue to provide unique value in an AI-driven world."
The professor hadn't ever mentioned an AI-driven world. That stuff about an AI-driven world is Silicon Valley rhetoric.
McSweeney’s on the economics of the AI bubble. This description of AI driven layoffs is excellent satire.
June 19, 2026 at 2:12 PM
McSweeney’s on the economics of the AI bubble. This description of AI driven layoffs is excellent satire.
how much of the DOGE-driven destruction of the nation’s research and development capacity is because these people are AI cultists who believe that we’re on the verge of creating a sentient general intelligence?
May 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
how much of the DOGE-driven destruction of the nation’s research and development capacity is because these people are AI cultists who believe that we’re on the verge of creating a sentient general intelligence?
Google’s emissions are up 48% in 5 years. Microsoft’s are up 30% since 2020. Those soaring figures are being driven by mass investments in data centers to power AI tools.
Generative AI is a climate disaster and data center expansion must be stopped.
Generative AI is a climate disaster and data center expansion must be stopped.
Generative AI is a climate disaster
Tech companies are abandoning emissions pledges to chase AI market share
disconnect.blog
July 5, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Google’s emissions are up 48% in 5 years. Microsoft’s are up 30% since 2020. Those soaring figures are being driven by mass investments in data centers to power AI tools.
Generative AI is a climate disaster and data center expansion must be stopped.
Generative AI is a climate disaster and data center expansion must be stopped.
that's not at all what the chart you posted shows
the mass data center expansion is driven by AI. Most Americans dislike and distrust AI companies.
the mass data center expansion is driven by AI. Most Americans dislike and distrust AI companies.
"The data center backlash is happening because it's the one tool everyday Americans feel like they have to fight back against the big tech companies building them, which Americans for the most part really like"
August 24, 2026 at 4:35 AM
that's not at all what the chart you posted shows
the mass data center expansion is driven by AI. Most Americans dislike and distrust AI companies.
the mass data center expansion is driven by AI. Most Americans dislike and distrust AI companies.
The short version of AI adoption driven by CEOs and executives:
August 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The short version of AI adoption driven by CEOs and executives:
“.. QuitGPT is the first true consumer-driven, social-political movement against AI .. it is a first sign of a crack developing in the AI race.”
- Fed Watch Advisors
@markruffalo.bsky.social
quitgpt.org
- Fed Watch Advisors
@markruffalo.bsky.social
quitgpt.org
February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
“.. QuitGPT is the first true consumer-driven, social-political movement against AI .. it is a first sign of a crack developing in the AI race.”
- Fed Watch Advisors
@markruffalo.bsky.social
quitgpt.org
- Fed Watch Advisors
@markruffalo.bsky.social
quitgpt.org
The fact that AI hype-driven imperatives have apparently overwhelmed Disney Legal's protective instincts is kinda concerning.
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The fact that AI hype-driven imperatives have apparently overwhelmed Disney Legal's protective instincts is kinda concerning.
Someone actually crunched the numbers, and using GenAI can decrease reviews for indie game on Steam (a useful proxy stat for sales) by as much as *58%* 🤖
AI in Games: The Impact On Sales
Explore how AI influences game success on Steam. This data-driven analysis uncovers the link between AI usage and sales performance, revealing whether AI-generated content in Steam games is impacting ...
www.game-oracle.com
June 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Someone actually crunched the numbers, and using GenAI can decrease reviews for indie game on Steam (a useful proxy stat for sales) by as much as *58%* 🤖
With enough biege, we can escape this AI slop-driven nightmare.
September 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM
With enough biege, we can escape this AI slop-driven nightmare.
Pope Leo warns AI revolution driven by ‘idolatry of profit’ ft.trib.al/gsOGwKH
Pope Leo warns AI revolution driven by ‘idolatry of profit’
Pontiff says it is ‘not permissible’ to entrust lethal decisions to artificial systems
ft.trib.al
May 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Pope Leo warns AI revolution driven by ‘idolatry of profit’ ft.trib.al/gsOGwKH
When AI is allowed, developers spend less time actively coding and searching for information, and instead spend time prompting AI, waiting on/reviewing AI outputs, and idle. We find no single reason for the slowdown—it’s driven by a combination of factors.
July 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
When AI is allowed, developers spend less time actively coding and searching for information, and instead spend time prompting AI, waiting on/reviewing AI outputs, and idle. We find no single reason for the slowdown—it’s driven by a combination of factors.
South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades https://aje.news/800kqu
July 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades https://aje.news/800kqu
When you fire copy editors and fact checkers in favor of AI-driven writing
"Over the weekend, individuals began sharing photos online of the dolls’ packaging, which showed a link to wicked.com, instead of wickedmovie.com"
Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to porn website on packaging
Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2024 at 8:13 AM
When you fire copy editors and fact checkers in favor of AI-driven writing
Antony Starr speaks out against AI
"'[AI] is coming no matter what' ... bla bla. Recent movies have proven that people want human stories. Not big ridiculous VFX-driven nonsense"
"Ever tried to go to an Al movie premiere? The cast are horrible and they hate their human fans"
"'[AI] is coming no matter what' ... bla bla. Recent movies have proven that people want human stories. Not big ridiculous VFX-driven nonsense"
"Ever tried to go to an Al movie premiere? The cast are horrible and they hate their human fans"
June 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Antony Starr speaks out against AI
"'[AI] is coming no matter what' ... bla bla. Recent movies have proven that people want human stories. Not big ridiculous VFX-driven nonsense"
"Ever tried to go to an Al movie premiere? The cast are horrible and they hate their human fans"
"'[AI] is coming no matter what' ... bla bla. Recent movies have proven that people want human stories. Not big ridiculous VFX-driven nonsense"
"Ever tried to go to an Al movie premiere? The cast are horrible and they hate their human fans"
smh the consequences of AI-driven chip shortage are all around us
September 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
smh the consequences of AI-driven chip shortage are all around us
A clear, infuriating breakdown of Instacart's AI-driven price manipulation:
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A clear, infuriating breakdown of Instacart's AI-driven price manipulation:
Is being driven insane by AI discourse without actually interacting with a chatbot a subset of AI psychosis
March 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Is being driven insane by AI discourse without actually interacting with a chatbot a subset of AI psychosis
Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West ‘manifesto' has critics alarmed
Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
www.aljazeera.com
April 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
A few months ago people told me I was ridiculous for my anxiety about AI replacing workers, and now they’re laying off half the New York Times art department for AI-driven software.
June 13, 2024 at 1:12 PM
A few months ago people told me I was ridiculous for my anxiety about AI replacing workers, and now they’re laying off half the New York Times art department for AI-driven software.
New challenge: can you get Wendy's AI-driven loyalty program to hallucinate you up a free Frosty.
Calling everything “ai” has maybe reached its apex.
Wendy’s Launches AI-Driven Loyalty Platform to Deliver Customized Rewards
Wendy’s introduced an AI-powered loyalty program that delves into individual purchase histories and preferences.
www.pymnts.com
April 1, 2024 at 4:51 AM
New challenge: can you get Wendy's AI-driven loyalty program to hallucinate you up a free Frosty.
"Apple, Google, and Meta are very excited to announce the release of new AI-driven products. We guarantee that they will respect your privacy. Unfortunately, these products are not available in Europe, as they have laws to protect your privacy."
June 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
"Apple, Google, and Meta are very excited to announce the release of new AI-driven products. We guarantee that they will respect your privacy. Unfortunately, these products are not available in Europe, as they have laws to protect your privacy."