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Behind the Bastards

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Controversies in AI and Media Rhetoric

This chapter explores a Fox News host's controversial approach to normalizing the insult of being labeled a Nazi, sparking reflections on media narratives and their implications. The conversation shifts to the unsettling normalization of extremist ideologies within the new right, while discussing the Grok AI chatbot and its biases, particularly in relation to geopolitical conflicts. Additionally, the chapter critiques the trend of creating chatbots based on fictional characters, examining the absurdities and ethical concerns surrounding their development in the context of government contracts.

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