@mnl I do find it interesting that people have decided to use the pejorative “clanker” for AI systems. I’m reminded of the use of “canner” in a similar fashion in the movie I, Robot. As in can-opener.

It’s very natural I think for humans of all cultures to invent or use words pejoratively to deride people, things, and ideas they don’t like. Seems only natural that as computer systems get more “personality” that some would call them by a particular name as well.