Yeah, the proprietary software grift is all about extorting companies with legal liability, hostage data, etc.

Are you assuming that Windows users would do the smart thing? They’ve already failed.

PTB. The sub exists to reinforce the imperial narrative. That’s why they enforce hegemonic sources, hegemonic language, etc. No “editorializing”, etc. It’s run by a zionist, right? Shit’s a joke.

if you wanted to support the creators you could do it separetely with merch, other proyects they have or direct donations if any of those are aviable.

Yeah, I’ve been getting more into Bandcamp so I can more directly support the bands that I like. I’ve given my wishlist to family, etc. for gifts.

Legendary quote.

For another great use of this quote, check out the breakdown of Resistance by Nasum.

This has already been happening.

Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb Palestinians in Their Homes

This take is a denial of current reality.

They’re already using “AI” for genocide in Palestine, etc.

This is how capitalism always develops and uses “technology”.

Legendary boondoggle in a world of endless violence and poverty.

I use Kodi btw.

Years ago I didn’t understand the point of Kodi, but over time I think it’s been become much more apparent/vindicated compared to the alternatives.

On the internet: I mod a nolympics comm and constantly hate on the world cup.

IRL: I watch/pirate every game of the world cup. I won’t watch the olympics though. It’s nothing but boredom, commercials, nationalism… But yeah, I let others have their fun like I have mine.

This would be funnier if CAT wasn’t actually a genocidal organization that regularly murders people.

• https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/blog/tag/caterpillar
• https://www.business-humanrights.org/es/últimas-noticias/norway-largest-wealth-fund-sells-caterpillar-stake-over-use-by-israeli-authorities-to-destroy-palestinian-property-in-extensive-and-systematic-violations-of-intl-humanitarian-law/

Promoting the imaginary grift of “AI” is almost the same thing as promoting the fascists who are profiting.

it won’t solve the “noise” problem though. I was relatively active on !imageai@sh.itjust.works and we were constantly nagged by sloppies even though the community is clearly dedicated to generativeArt

Maybe y’all would get less hate if the sub was called “generativeArt” instead of grifterly claiming to be “AI”.

Maybe it should be something else that’s not such a loaded keyword?

Yes, since “AI” doesn’t exist, maybe we should use more accurate terminology. That would certainly deter those who don’t believe in the imaginary grift in “AI”.

For the grifters who promote the myth of “AI”. Let them have their own delusional echo chamber.

There is absolutely zero “AI” involved in the development of any of these. They just use computer programs. No actual intelligence apart from humans.

I don’t have a problem with people talking about different open source technologies.

But I do have a problem with this comm promoting the grift that “AI” exists.

What exactly is this post about? Chat bots? Image/video processing? Content generation?

None of this stuff is “AI”. Please don’t label it as such. It’s grifter nonsense.

I think they’re saying that capitalists will use piracy as a justification for surveilling people.

Piracy still gives them a platform to justify their surveillance.

It’s a bullshit justification and they would be surveilling anyway. People shouldn’t base their actions on how dishonest, exploitative capitalists will portray it.

The only correct take is a full boycott

False. There is no such thing as a “correct take” much less a single correct viewpoint. There are many valid means to resist capitalism. Piracy is generally better than boycotting because it’s easier and requires no sacrifice. Thus it is far more likely to be widely adopted, as we’ve already seen. Many many people are already pirating compared to some imaginary boycott.