Why Does Every Commercial for A.I. Think You’re a Moron?
Ads for consumer A.I. are struggling to imagine how the product could improve your day — unless you’re a barely functioning idiot.
FRIDAY, 04 JULY 2025, 01:39
Ads for consumer A.I. are struggling to imagine how the product could improve your day — unless you’re a barely functioning idiot.
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