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Engineer builds AI laser defense system that wiped out every mosquito in his home (techspot.com)
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[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 5 points 2 hours ago

AI: "Great news! I've found the mosquito! I'll shoot it with the laser now."

Inventor: "Oww! That was my arm!"

AI: "You're absolutely right! My mistake. Let me scan again... Okay I've definitely identified the mosquito this time! Shooting laser now..."

Inventor: "DAMN IT, THAT'S THE EXACT SAME ARM, AGAIN!"