To be clear, US billionaire Mark Cuban has huge investments in AI. His advice to children - that the most important thing they can do is to use AI - is designed not to benefit children but to enrich him personally. - ThreadSky

davidrvetter.bsky.social • 5 days ago

To be clear, US billionaire Mark Cuban has huge investments in AI. His advice to children - that the most important thing they can do is to use AI - is designed not to benefit children but to enrich him personally.

Reposted from Mark Cuban

When I talk to kids today and they ask me what I would do if I were 12 today, my answer is always the same, read books and learn how to use AI in every way shape and form you can. It is a living library that gives you responses and can help no matter who you are or where you live.

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denny3.bsky.social•4 days ago

My biggest worry is that AI & crypto will hasten us into climate catastrophe cuz of their INSANE energy needs. Until we get off the filthy fossil fuels, crypto & AI should be shut down. The tech bruhs can use all their money & energy on a green transition and then they can play with their dumb toys

scimihai.bsky.social•5 days ago

It might even be more harmful that just losing money - critical thinking and skills for solving complex tasks might be impaired by heavy AI use.

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/1/6?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2025/01/lee_2025_ai_critical_thinking_survey.pdf

deadmanrunning1.bsky.social•5 days ago

You do need to teach children about AI - you need to teach them that it can't be trusted.
You may also need to teach this to grown ups:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/14/attorneys_cite_cases_hallucinated_ai/

davidrvetter.bsky.social•5 days ago

@edzitron.com one for your consideration.

cocodensmore.bsky.social•5 days ago

I use AI for research. It’s been invaluable. FOR RESEARCH. I write my own papers. There are responsible ways to use new technology.

davidrvetter.bsky.social•5 days ago

This is a reminder that, to the ultra-wealthy, every interaction is a zero-sum marketing opportunity. A significant proportion of humanity has been trained to believe this is a good thing.