Torture is a bit dramatic.

If this was an ESL situation no one would have a problem, but they clearly know how to write without that symbol. It’s annoying af.

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This assumes they have any intention on keeping us alive. Everyone has had the thought of what it would be like to inhabit the earth alone. Taken to its conclusion most would have a few compelling reasons in both the pros/cons category. For most people the lack of companionship, other folks to enjoy life with, lack of music / film / other art would be a significant draw back. The empty roads, beaches, not having to work / deal with money would be fun, but maybe not worth the rest. On top of all that, it’s simply a thought experiment, a fantasy, none of us would ever really want nor have the means to enact.

Billionaires don’t have the same constraints about means, already don’t need us for anything other than service, and until recently, to enjoy our artistic contributions. My tinfoil hat take is that they started on the generative AI for arts a safe starting point that also secures they’ll have access to music / art / media once they start ramping up domination.