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Clanker! This slur against robots is all over the internet – but is it offensive?

The term 'clanker' is increasingly used to insult AI chatbots like ChatGPT, criticizing their tendency to generate inaccurate information. Some argue that this slur should be abandoned.

Clanker! This slur against robots is all over the internet – but is it offensive?

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The term 'clanker' is increasingly used to insult AI chatbots like ChatGPT, criticizing their tendency to generate inaccurate information. Some argue that this slur should be abandoned.
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