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[–] savvywolf@pawb.social 119 points 10 months ago (24 children)

Do people actually want this?

Like, I know the megacorps that control our lives do (since it's a cheap way of adding value to their products), but what about actual users? I think many see it as a novelty and a toy rather than a productivity tool. Especially when public awareness of "hallucinations" and the plight faced by artists rises.

Kinda feels like the whole "voice controlled assistants" bubble that happened a while ago. Sure they are relatively commonplace nowadays, but nowhere near as universal as people thought they would be.

[–] Dirk@lemmy.ml 27 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do people actually want this?

Absolutely not. But this is the new standard now.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The new Micro$oft standard, which, as always, is bullshit and should be avoided and ignored at all times.

[–] Dirk@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes. The Microsoft standard. Like the Windows key on all keyboards nowadays.

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