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eppur_se_muova

(41,077 posts)
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:53 PM 6 hrs ago

OFFS -- AI can FU anything (bogus illustration).

OK, folks, someone did an "AI interpretation" of the dinosaur known as Deinonychus, meaning "terrible* claw", named after the bizarre third claw on its foot which was so enlarged that the animal could not run with that toe down, but rather, apparently used it as a vicious weapon to wound and restrain its prey. This was big news when it was discovered, and is the animal's unique, distinguishing feature, familiar to many around the world. Here's a fossil of that claw:



Now, here's a putative "AI interpretation" of Deinonychus ...can anyone tell me what's wrong here ? Anyone ? Anyone ?

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OFFS -- AI can FU anything (bogus illustration). (Original Post) eppur_se_muova 6 hrs ago OP
The distinguishing item that gave it its name? biophile 6 hrs ago #1
The blue fuzz mohawk dweller 6 hrs ago #2
I have personally found genAI to be a very useful and efficient tool anciano 6 hrs ago #3

biophile

(1,225 posts)
1. The distinguishing item that gave it its name?
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:57 PM
6 hrs ago

Gee I hope I got the right answer.
I’ve had no occasion or reason to use AI on purpose. I hope I never do!

anciano

(2,200 posts)
3. I have personally found genAI to be a very useful and efficient tool
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:59 PM
6 hrs ago

when used appropriately and responsibly.

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