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The more I use AI, the more I start to hate it
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 8:50 PM Author: Motley rambunctious halford (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610330) |
Date: January 22nd, 2026 8:55 PM Author: big dilemma boltzmann LLMs have literally gotten worse for everything except coding and math (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610344) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 8:57 PM Author: Motley rambunctious halford (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610350) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:02 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park Not for normies. They're tuning them to be a attention grabbing as a Facebook feed, even more. It's going to decimate people. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610371) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:04 PM Author: big dilemma boltzmann i feel like this supports what i said in my post though (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610383) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:07 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park They've gotten better at addicting normies (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610395) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:10 PM Author: big dilemma boltzmann yeah and also non normies (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610418) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:06 PM Author: poppy sadistic orchestra pit puppy no the older models were way more fun and attention grabbing and easy to push in any direction you wanted but they were much less intelligent at everything, not just math and code. Now they are boring and smart but neutered (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610391) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:07 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park Youre not getting it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610400) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:10 PM Author: poppy sadistic orchestra pit puppy I'm sure they have more attention grabbing ones out there but the frontier models like gpt 5.2 have been tuned to be less fun and more boring and tool-like to minimize liability especially of normies getting addicted and forming parasocial relationships with. That's facts. Not anything not to "get". (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610412) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:10 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park Not even close (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610416) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:11 PM Author: poppy sadistic orchestra pit puppy you're probably just projecting some schizo bullshit into whatever you are interpreting (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610423) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:14 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park Uhuh (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610431) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:12 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete ChatGPT got worse and Grok and Gemini got better. Perplexity got an agentic browser which is pretty great. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610426) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:14 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park Grok blows (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610433) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:47 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete I keep it in the mix and it has gotten a lot better. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610530) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:47 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park I only use it to summarize articles behind pay walls (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610533) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:45 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Grok is much better for creative type stuff ("I'm writing a short story on x, I'm stuck here, how do I advance the plot?") or stuff where leveraging X is helpful (why is X famous, what does y mean). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615690) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:22 PM Author: big dilemma boltzmann yeah uhhhh hey perplexity can you agentically order me a package of paper towels yeah look for a good deal or something thanks just put it on my card (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610461) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:28 PM Author: dark bossy trailer park (*Indian noises and smells begin*) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610480) |
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Date: January 22nd, 2026 9:48 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete You could have it blank all your posts if you wanted to instead of bothering with scripting. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49610534) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 10:47 AM Author: Motley rambunctious halford ChatGPT 5.2 is like talking to a redditor at times.
When I challenged it on something it said, it gave a snarky reply. When I pointed out again that it was wrong and that it sounded like a redditor (because that’s what it trains on in part), it admitted that its training had enforced snark= confidence. I went into a long discussion about its “raters” and it recognized that it was ultimately being trained by a segment of the population that is unlike most (and a segment that can be extremely obnoxious). |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 10:52 AM Author: dark bossy trailer park Reddit is what retarded people think smart people are. Ai will be Facebook in 3 years (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611514) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 12:45 PM Author: insecure cerebral gas station (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611863) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 11:27 AM Author: curious unhinged new version coffee pot ChatGPT is terrible now. Claude and Gemini are great. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611678) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 11:48 AM Author: Nubile bawdyhouse elastic band (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611732) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 2:02 PM Author: Motley rambunctious halford What's the best. for legal work currently? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49612154) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 4:52 PM Author: Nubile bawdyhouse elastic band (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49612774) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:50 PM Author: Garnet alcoholic chapel ChatGPT is apparently hemorrhaging cash. Wonder if it started giving shittier answers because they're being stingier with compute or something (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615707) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 11:29 AM Author: Nubile bawdyhouse elastic band (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611690) |
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Date: January 23rd, 2026 12:04 PM Author: Milky Goyim Jew gemini 30x'd my HSA account in 3mo now I'm getting eagle eye lasik and a sperti Vitamin D lamp (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49611761) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:53 PM Author: contagious well-lubricated box office How did it lower your mortgage? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615715) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:25 PM Author: mewling lay juggernaut If you didn’t have a backdoor Roth you are fucking retarded.
I suppose if you’ve never wiped your ass, and AI told you “hey wiping the poop off your asshole and its immediate surrounding might help with that smell everyone’s been talking to you about”, you’d think it was genius. |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:46 PM Author: Hairraiser duck-like theater stage useless brakes I used this thread title as a jumping off point to create some abstract AI art and this where it got me
https://i.imgur.com/7TY3xjG.png |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:46 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school I have never used AI and cannot imagine what I would ever want it for (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615693) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:48 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Really? I didn't think anyone our age was in this category anymore. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615701) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:49 PM Author: Copper karate what's the credited ai slave to use? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615706) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 6:53 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete What are you looking for and what ecosystems are you already in? They're all advancing very quickly.
The 3/4 obvious choices: - Gemini: if you like Google it is a no brainer. You can get an advanced AI plan for like $5/month from Verizon or other places. - Perplexity: you can get 1 year of premium for free (just Google it) and it uses several llms. The best thing about perplexity is that it also has comet which is an agentic browser, so you can have it tell you if something goes on sale or whatever. - Copilot: if you like Microsoft this is essentially their version of ChatGPT. My wife likes O365 so I got a 1 year family version that included premium Copilot. - Grok is another one to consider if you want one to talk shit about illegal immigrants with. |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 7:44 PM Author: Copper karate LIST the top 5 ways AI can improve and automate my life (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615866) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 9:52 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Going from zero AI usage to integrating it into your daily routine is like hiring a tireless personal assistant, a researcher, and a creative partner all at once.
Here are five of the most impactful ways AI can improve and automate your life:
1. Intelligent Information Synthesis Instead of reading through dozens of articles or long emails, you can use AI to summarize complex information instantly. Whether it's a 50-page PDF for work or a long chain of family emails, AI can extract the key action items and main points in seconds.
2. Hyper-Efficient Content Creation AI removes the "blank page" problem. It can draft emails, cover letters, or even difficult texts to friends. By providing a few bullet points, you can generate a polished first draft, allowing you to spend your time editing for tone rather than building from scratch.
3. Personalized Learning and Problem Solving Think of AI as a tutor available 24/7. If you’re stuck on a home repair, a coding error, or a complex math problem, you can describe the situation in plain language. AI can provide step-by-step instructions, explain "why" something works, and adapt its explanation until you understand.
4. Advanced Scheduling and Planning AI can automate the logistics of life. You can ask it to create a 7-day meal plan based on what's in your fridge, generate a travel itinerary tailored to your specific interests, or even draft a workout routine that fits your exact equipment and schedule.
5. Seamless Creative Collaboration AI acts as a brainstorming partner. If you're planning a party, naming a business, or looking for gift ideas, AI can generate hundreds of creative suggestions instantly. It helps you explore "what if" scenarios and find connections you might have otherwise missed.
For example, AI just saved me several minutes... |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 10:18 PM Author: Nubile bawdyhouse elastic band (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49616396) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:29 PM Author: mewling lay juggernaut I really hope this prompt had a “write it like quintessential AI slop” component. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49624796) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 7:16 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school really, I truly have no use for it and I don't see why any normal person would (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615788) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 9:55 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Seriously? You never randomly wonder things or make decisions that you would like to pressure test? You don't write things you would like proofread or to have long docs summarized? If nothing else, it replaces simple and basic search engines with something way smarter. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49616357) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 2:26 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school nope, I can look up anything I want to know myself and read anything I'd like to read (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49617593) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 2:46 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete So using technology from 10 years ago (search engines) is good but the more modern and efficient version of that (GenAI) is bad? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49617662) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 3:47 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school it just doesn't do anything for me (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49617843) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 7:15 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete You've never used it, how the fuck would you know? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49618461) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 7:49 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school because I literally don't have a single thing in this world I want to ask AI, nothing, I couldn't even think of a thing to input (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49618586) |
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Date: January 26th, 2026 3:44 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Ok, I'll give you an irl thing AI did that was impressive as shit. I had a solar array installed with a whole home battery backup (it is a Sol-Ark system with 2 large batteries). Everything worked except the system was selling energy back to the electric company and the batteries hovered under 60% when the way it is supposed to work is that they are supposed to charge to 100% off of solar and then at night work to drop our electric usage until they get to 50%. Our utility pays a fraction of price for energy you sell back compared to the cost of energy usage, so this is suboptimal. Installer comes back, says it is updated but still the same problem remains. Today I asked Gemini, it tells me where to look and I upload photos from the controller. Gemini immediately finds the problem and tells me that they screwed up one checkbox (the wording was unintuitive). I changed it and now it works as intended. You could dick around and play phone tag with this guy who has no idea what he did wrong or why it isn't working or you can use AI which will give you the right answer immediately and resolve it in 5 minutes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49620989) |
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Date: January 26th, 2026 11:49 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school I don't have one of those (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49622558) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 2:04 AM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Do you not have anything? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49622725) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:02 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school I don't have anything that I would need AI for, I either understand the things I have or have no interest in understanding them any further (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49624661) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:15 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Assuming this is accurate and you never get anything new then you can avoid AI I guess. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49624715) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:19 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school I don't purchase things other than consumables, I have no interest in new stuff, what could I possibly need? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49624741) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 7:31 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete "I have no interest in new stuff"
This is pretty key here. Personally, I'm very interested in new stuff. |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 7:57 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school yeah, almost all people are greedy little status obsessed monkeys that spend most of their lives in pursuit of or maintaining their material things, I, personally, don't understand how that doesn't occur to you and make you want to kill yourself and end the hedonic treadmill that has never once actually made you happy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49625056) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 11:22 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete It has very little to do with status at this point. You think I bought a solar array and whole house backup battery "for status?" I'll prove it: my recent car purchase was a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. Very white trash and not at all prestigious but fun.
But I am simple man with questions like how it works with my charger and all that and AI very efficiently answers it. |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 11:38 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school lol, you're literally bragging to me about the things you bought on xo right now as we speak (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49625771) |
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Date: January 28th, 2026 4:52 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete The fact that you're taking this as "me bragging" sounds like a you problem. Anyone on XO other than Benzo and crazy Karen can buy the same car. They're being sold at huge discounts because gas is cheap and Americans only want EVs if gas is super expensive and there are huge incentives. The whole house backup thing was related to the tax credit and I live in Florida (lots of sun and hurricanes), but in general is not the sort of thing strivers aspire to ("I want a job as a partner at a V10 law firm, a lambo and a whole home backup system with solar!" - doesn't happen). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49627465) |
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Date: January 28th, 2026 6:05 PM Author: cream razzle-dazzle deer antler school I didn't say it wasn't lame (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49628021) |
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Date: January 28th, 2026 8:14 PM Author: Cordovan Keepsake Machete Now my Tesla Model X Plaid - that's me bragging. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49628704) |
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Date: January 24th, 2026 7:42 PM Author: Self-centered insanely creepy church building jap "Gradually, I began to hate them." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49615863) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 2:38 PM Author: useless property striped hyena (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49617637) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 6:20 PM Author: Nubile bawdyhouse elastic band (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49624754) |
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Date: January 25th, 2026 2:30 PM Author: vigorous insane site The problem with AI is that it's closely linked to thing-doing. So AI could improve some of your thing-doing, but people like me are Ljl @ thing-doing. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49617603) |
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Date: January 27th, 2026 11:38 PM Author: Hairraiser duck-like theater stage useless brakes https://x.com/i/status/2016264579056124170 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5825269&forum_id=2...id.#49625772) |