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AI companies in race to demonstrate their model most threatening to humanity

441 points · 399 comments · ljewalsh

  1. someonebaggy · · focus · HN ↗
    Just read the tone of this article:

    > said Dr. Andrew Lenson, a Senior Lecturer in all kinds of science sounding stuff at Victoria University.

    Don't we need more humorous yet serious writing like this in the world.

    1. tim333 · · focus · HN ↗
      Satire has its uses:

      &gt;Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using a combination of hyperbole and wit to draw attention to harmful behavior... <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Satire" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Satire

      Long tradition too.

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