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highplainsdem

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12. AI is a threat to almost all human workers, and was designed to be. The AI bros are planning to have

Reply to pfitz59 (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 01:06 PM

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robots replace workers who can't be replaced by software alone.

Dealing with the public at large, the AI bros have long tried to peddle their illegally trained tools as meant only to make workers' jobs earlier, with shorter work weeks.

Talking to employers, AI bros' main sales pitch is replacing human workers with AI.

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If Any Institution Should Know Better... ProfessorGAC Thursday #17

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