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I wonder if at this point an AI-based ad blocker that would actually look at the DOM, or maybe even the image, would be viable. Obviously, this requires signif
by int_19h 2y ago
I wonder if at this point an AI-based ad blocker that would actually look at the DOM, or maybe even the image, would be viable.
Obviously, this requires significantly more resources. But it feels like a more productive use of the hardware power that we already have, compared to the most recent Electron monstrosity.
- rpastuszak 2y agoHehe, so I made a (semi) serious project in a similar vein some time ago actually: Https://butter.sonnet.io (Because you deserve butter.)
- int_19h 2y agoVery nice. (And yes, this is all kinda silly in a sense that it's an insane amount of effort and resources to spend on, basically, blocking unwanted shouting. Obviously the long-term sustainable option is to just kill ads altogether.)
- koolala 2y agoAn AI ad blocker could mute embedded ads and cover them with interest information you want to learn.