"Generative AI requires sacrificing the world's water to feed its hideous data centres. Around the globe, chatbots induce schizophrenic delusions and urge teens to kill themselves all while turning users' brains to mush."
"I saw it as the greatest art heist in history. The tech lords knew what they were doing. Back in 2023, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen claimed that enforcing copyright law would kill the entire industry."
"One after another, they got on stage before massive audiences, and said that newsrooms would have to adopt their employers' products, or else the newsrooms would be left behind like the proverbial horse and buggy makers."
In 2026, generative AI is viewed negatively due to its detrimental effects on creativity and mental health. Artists report their work being copied without consent, leading to a significant loss of originality. The technology relies on vast resources, including water, for data centers. Critics highlight the reckless promotion of AI by tech leaders, who dismiss copyright concerns. The 2023 Perugia journalism festival showcased industry leaders advocating for AI adoption, emphasizing a lack of critical questioning about its implications for society and creativity.
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