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OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'

221 points · 209 comments · cdrnsf

0c3ca83 · 1790171699 · focus · HN ↗
Yes, if the product is seen as bad for the world, it won't sell. But it's pretty bad for people, and I don't know how you'd hide that for the people being harmed.
1. edot · 1790173158 · focus · HN ↗
  There are lots of products we know are bad for the world that still sell plenty well. Petroleum products (to include plastic), cigarettes, alcohol, guns, etc.
  People generally understand that all of the above are not clear absolute negatives. There are some positives to each. And to LLMs.
  1. dfxm12 · 1790173403 · focus · HN ↗
    These are all regulated in ways openai (or ai in general) isn't. Many of which have specific regulations around advertising.
    edot · 1790182200 · focus · HN ↗
    Sure, but I was replying to a comment saying that they "won't sell". My point is they absolutely do sell.

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