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It seems suddenly relevant to repeat this: we should be building lots of little, independent, community-controlled and open alternatives to Big AI.

Anil Dash@anildash.com

It’s not inevitable! As I say here, “[T]here can be alternatives … rather than the ChatGPT killer, a lot of different little AIs from little responsible players.” And I think it’s honestly coming. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

theguardian.comAI absolutism is breaking our brains. The apocalyptic future we’re being sold isn’t inevitableNor is the dreamy promise that this tech will unlock boundless potential and productivity

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@lalegault.bsky.social

13 June

Libraries! They’re already there www.wired.com/story/using-...

wired.comUsing AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study ShowsNew research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.

Anil Dash

@anildash.com

I’m pretty familiar; I agree with the researchers behind the study that we should be careful about how, and when, people use these tools. That is more likely to happen if we have tools of the sort that I’ve described. Which is why that link isn’t really relevant to my point.

13/6/26, 4:46 am0 reposts2 likes

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@lalegault.bsky.social

13 June

I think it is relevant. I think AI is a mistake and I don’t think reasonably anyone can moderate much anymore so why risk mass cognitive impairments?