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Re:Tensions in Google's ethical AI group increase as it send... by zug_zug on Thursday December 17, 2020 @10:53AM (#25456656)
>> For example, I don't hear a lot about the walkouts at Exxon or at Raytheon.

Maybe the world would be a better place if we did. At least "My god, people need to calm down." isn't really an argument.

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Re:Tensions in Google's ethical AI group increase as it send... by coward8675309 on Thursday December 17, 2020 @11:57AM (#25457387)
Maybe works like Faust have deep resonance with people because we all make deals with the devil and are conflicted and make choices that balance not good vs evil or even evil vs some other evil but a whole menu of ambiguous options against each other.

It's the self-righteous who are the real enemies, not the people who knowingly make the best of whatever resigned compromises they find themselves forced to make.

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Re:Tensions in Google's ethical AI group increase as it send... by istjohn on Thursday December 17, 2020 @11:58AM (#25457409)
Exactly. When did indifference and apathy become a virtue?
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