9min chapter

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Robot dogs with bombs, and who is David Mayer?

The AI Fix

CHAPTER

Superstitions and AI's Taboo Names

This chapter humorously explores superstitions related to certain words and names, particularly focusing on the implications of the 'Echelon' program and the infamous reluctance to mention 'Macbeth' in theaters. The discussion also examines why names like David Mayer invoke avoidance from AI, intertwining anecdotes, conspiracy theories, and cultural beliefs surrounding language.

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