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What's behind the growing backlash towards AI data centres? (www.cbc.ca)
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[–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

Comments can be completely content-free, but as long as they align with “AI bad!” They get the upvotes.

Where? The only one I see is "Common sense!" with a grand total of 3 upvotes.

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  • [+] -7 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    That is indeed a prime example. There are a couple of "because environment" ones too.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Are you expecting everyone to write out a full essay to support their position?

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  • [–] -3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    No, but some kind of supporting evidence or argument would be nice. I often include links in my comments when I'm debating a topic.

    In this particular case the thread isn't literally about AI itself, but rather public opinion about it. That makes the "AI bad" comments even more low-effort.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    It makes sense for a debate, but most interactions here are just plain conversations.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You're saying the same thing I'm saying - that these discussion fora don't have well-substantiated content. Makes it easy for emotional arguments and groupthink to go off in whatever direction and exclude any contradictory viewpoints.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah, were observing the same thing. The only difference is that you seem to be saying that it's wrong for people to hold casual conversations here.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 months ago

    Well, I did say it would be nice if people made reasoned comments instead of just repeating whatever makes them popular.

    But ultimately the question this thread is about is "What's behind the growing backlash towards AI data centers?" And I'm answering it. I think the backlash is a moral panic and it's magnified by the nature of fora like this one.

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