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The Madcap

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10. Tons of ridiculous short AI videos

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 02:47 PM

Dec 13

Of grossly overweight "people" doing stupid things. Oh, and crazy car chases with the "drivers" being dogs, apes, etc. Just think how much water and electricity is wasted on this stuff.

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YouTube and Facebook Are Hotbeds of AI Clickbait. [View all] MineralMan Dec 13 OP

I believe FB is packed with AI Tetrachloride Dec 13 #1

I also sift for value WmChris Dec 13 #2

Lots of garbage at both places, but I've also found many useful tutorials and helpful info. Ocelot II Dec 13 #3

I spoke with a fellow today who says he uses an AI videographer to produce his YouTube content. John1956PA Dec 13 #6

And then there's the major imperfection in his willingness to use tools trained on stolen intellectual property. highplainsdem Dec 13 #8

I agree. As you once said about social media, "You do you. I'll do me." John1956PA Dec 13 #4

I always check source before reading lindysalsagal Dec 13 #5

YES, We are living in a very different world today verses years ago. bluestarone Dec 13 #7

Yes, there's much of value on YouTube. Also a lot more garbage than there used to be, thanks to genAI. highplainsdem Dec 13 #9

Tons of ridiculous short AI videos The Madcap Dec 13 #10

On the other hand The Madcap Dec 13 #11

YouTube isn't horrible if you aggressively down-rate the AI crap... hunter Dec 13 #12