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    6 days ago

    When I studied the subject the course was called “algorithmic pattern recognition”. I prefer that name as it’s quite neutrally describes what’s going on.

    AI is just a stupid advertisement term that backfired. I hate how the term even made it to law.

    But it’s convenient for them: in the EU the legal description of “AI” even includes digital thermostats. By introducing new “AI” laws, they extend their power over all digital technologies, and people nod along thinking it’s about language models.

    And large tech is happy too, as the barrier to entry is now way larger due to the legal red tape. A barrier they can just pay their way through, but hurts others. It snuffed out European rivals and competition that didn’t even exist yet, cementing their lead, if it wasn’t for asia.