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Why not both? There are a myriad of reasons to be concerned about the military adopting this kind of tech. If it's reasonable to be upset at the military, it s
by haswell 2y ago
Why not both?
There are a myriad of reasons to be concerned about the military adopting this kind of tech. If it's reasonable to be upset at the military, it seems equally reasonable to be upset at entities that enable the military.
I don't think it's a matter of "should", but rather, if you're upset at one, it doesn't make much sense not to be upset at the other.
- squigz 2y agoBecause getting mad at one is more appropriate and getting mad at the other would be pointless. Militaries will adopt this technology, whether Meta or the big names allow it in the TOS or not. I also don't get angry at gun manufacturers for the ways their guns are used; I do however get mad at legislators and citizens who enable easier access to guns and promote gun culture.
- dumpsterdiver 2y agoWho should be upset? And about what specifically? U.S. companies supporting the U.S. military has never been a point of contention afaik.
- yunwal 2y ago“Never” is definitely an exaggeration https://djmag.com/news/sxsw-cuts-ties-us-army-and-weapons-manufacturers-after-artists-boycott https://djmag.com/news/sxsw-cuts-ties-us-army-and-weapons-ma...
- dumpsterdiver 2y agoOh right, we can’t forget about the massively popular “Squirrel Flower” movement (rolls eyes).
- yunwal 2y agoSxsw has banned the defense industry from sponsoring the festival in 2025. It’s a pretty big festival.