The anti-AI sentiment in the free software communities is concerning.

FatCat@lemmy.world to Linux@lemmy.ml – -173 points –

Whenever AI is mentioned lots of people in the Linux space immediately react negatively. Creators like TheLinuxExperiment on YouTube always feel the need to add a disclaimer that "some people think AI is problematic" or something along those lines if an AI topic is discussed. I get that AI has many problems but at the same time the potential it has is immense, especially as an assistant on personal computers (just look at what "Apple Intelligence" seems to be capable of.) Gnome and other desktops need to start working on integrating FOSS AI models so that we don't become obsolete. Using an AI-less desktop may be akin to hand copying books after the printing press revolution. If you think of specific problems it is better to point them out and try think of solutions, not reject the technology as a whole.

TLDR: A lot of ludite sentiments around AI in Linux community.

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There is no ethical computing under capitalism. https://youtu.be/AaU6tI2pb3M?si=UfkoaSU-gTIvP52i

It is always easier to blame an -ism than built in conflicting human tendencies.

It's easier to ignore reality and believe humanity is naturally ruthless rather than recognize and blame the systems that support encourage the worst tendencies among the worst of us. Hope those boots taste good.