Randahl FinkFeb 23

AI companies adding ads to their AI systems would be the perfect solution, if we wanted young people to buy more Coca-Cola because their AI chat friend did not want to be friends with losers who drink Pepsi.

But is that really the world we want to live in?

I believe it is time our governments implement laws to prevent the pollution from ads everywhere we look. We need unbiased information accessible in a calm environment where people can think and thrive.

Show threadJeppe
@randahl Imagine if ads were simple not allowed. People would actually have to figure out which product was best, based on the actual quality. Image all the small, local, companies with great quality products, but small advertisement budgets. They would thrive in such a world!
Feb 23 at 8:13amPhanpy
Show threadWalter8100000 🇳🇱🇺🇦Feb 23
@jeppe @randahl We used to live in a world 'without ads'. 100 or 200 years ago there wasn't really any advertising except for mouth to mouth advertising. So even without advertising people were still going for other peoples advise and did not compare hundreds of products and suppliers to find the right one.
Show threadJeppeFeb 23
@Walter8100000 @randahl I would say that word-of-mouth (when not an "influencer") is much better than regular advertisement. I actively avoid ads everywhere I can, and I will also mute the TV if ads are being shown.
Show threadWalter8100000 🇳🇱🇺🇦Feb 23
@jeppe @randahl Not really, word-of-mouth is impossible to regulate and personal interests (family, friends etc) will always have influence on it.
Advertising should be strictly regulated. Limited % of broadcast time or website surface, limited advertising towards kids etc.