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If you want to get dumber, confused, and lacking any situational awareness, listen to anonymous 'AI influencer' drivel accounts...
François Chollet criticizes anonymous AI influencer accounts on social media, warning that following their content can lead to diminished critical thinking and poor judgment. The post cautions against
François Chollet criticizes anonymous AI influencer accounts on social media, warning that following their content can lead to diminished critical thinking and poor judgment. The post cautions against relying on unverified sources for AI information, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness when consuming AI-related claims online.
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Source: Francois Chollet (X) | 2026-04-26