No 'Immunity Idol' in AI: Calling Out Industry Bullshit is Basic Hygiene
generativist · x · 2026-08-14
Developer generativist echoed Scott A. Stevenson's sentiment, criticizing the current AI culture where claiming to be an "earnest builder" seemingly grants immunity from criticism.
They argue that the logic of handling risk-takers with "kid gloves" to subsidize innovation is infantile. The industry must account for the pollution of costless AI hype, and calling out bullshit is simply good hygiene rather than reactionary hating.
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