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The engagement bots constantly peppering my comments with inane remarks to draw a reaction is what drove me to Lemmy. I was there early on, and it was awesome. As its popularity grew, it became less nice, but I still enjoyed going there. In the end, I didn't feel like commenting because I knew that I'd just get hit with stupid responses calculated to draw a response. It just felt harassing.
They're here, too.
I occasionally see comments to the effect of, "Oh, really? Can you tell me more about that?" That seem pretty likely to just be bots trying to generate data on certain topics for AI training. Thankfully, most people seem to ignore them.
Fuck. Am I a bot?
Oh, really? Can you tell me more about that?
I've got news for you, mate. You might be a bot. Have you visited your neighbourhood robotologist to get a diagnosis?
And maybe consider a robotomy.
I saw a pretty good short sci-fi film a year or so ago about a woman accidentally finding out that she's a bot.
Bro you can't just say that and not mention the name. What was it?
Here you go
https://youtu.be/4VrLQXR7mKU
Different book, but try We are legion (we are Bob)
That's a good book, not terribly deep but very much fun to read. I'm sure bots thinking they are human has been done several times. First show that comes to mind is Westworld, which is kind of centered around that idea.
Only the more recent TV show. The original westworld film was more like Terminator.
I would pick blade runner as the classic bot / human confusion.
I wish I could remember. It was definitely on YT. I think it was in German with subtitles. It wasn't long. Possibly was someone's film school project.
Dutch actually
https://youtu.be/4VrLQXR7mKU :)
Bruh. I'm in the Netherlands.
Bingo! That's the one.
I thought you were talking about Blade Runner.
Deckard was a dude tho
I wasn't sure if 2049 had a girl in it.
Awesome! Thank you!
Westworld
Beep boop fellow clanker.
Can I ask you a question?