@lproven fascism is a specific thing, it's not a synonym for "bad". Calling everything you don't like fascism cheapens the word. This is extremely damaging when we have actual fascism in the world today. Fascists currently in power include Trump and Putin. There are also a lot of non-fascist dictatorships like China and Iran. Fascism is an extremely bad thing, don't use the word for anything else. Helpful background: https://acoup.blog/2024/10/25/new-acquisitions-1933-and-the-definition-of-fascism/

@lproven it's merely that they boost the current hype, it's not inherent in the tech itself. Last time around it was cars: https://nuitalian.org/2022/05/04/how-fascism-built-the-italian-car-culture-that-we-know-and-love-today/ (also in Germany with Volkswagen) both the current bubble and cars do certainly have negative aspects, but they can also be used for helpful things.

@trademark @lproven EERRR fascism is an inherent part of the technology. Centralization of compute, state sanctioned theft of labor, etc. Even putting aside the aesthetics of those who use it, there is now mountains of writing about its intrinsic links to a global fascist movement.

@Spirit @lproven There is no particular link. The only actual fascist is Musk with also-ran Grok. The best models are for now at least made by non-fascists. (Certain people, e.g. Altman are problematic in other ways but they're not fascists)

@trademark @Spirit @lproven I'm sure that the detainees in the deportation camps appreciate your efforts to clarify that not all of their jailors are Fascists in the strict sense /s