Why are there many complains about AI power usage but almost none about the resources being wasted by the war/arms industry? (mander.xyz)

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[-] RedstoneValley@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

Ok let me try a different angle. I think the reason why AI is such a hotly debated topic right now is that AI is something that influences the lives of white westerners directly, while war is an abstract concept for most. To put it more bluntly, you're in contact with AI stuff every day, but there are no tanks rolling down your street (yet - but that might change soon).

this post was submitted on 03 Feb 2026

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