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by AlexDragusin 596 days ago
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Q: Does this this title sounds like clickbait? "Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes"

A: Yes, that title sounds like clickbait. Here's why:

1. It's sensational: The word "Permits" implies a significant or surprising decision, which grabs attention. 2. It's vague: The title doesn't provide much context about what kind of military purposes or what specific A.I. models are involved. 3. It's designed to elicit a reaction: The title is likely intended to provoke a strong emotional response, such as surprise, concern, or excitement, rather than simply informing readers about a fact.

A more neutral and informative title might be: "Meta Expands Use of A.I. Models for U.S. Military Applications"

However, it's worth noting that the title still has some implications of significance and interest, and it's not necessarily a straightforward clickbait title.

1 comments

Original title is better. "Expands" sounds like they discovered a new use-case. The "news" here is that something that was previously explicitly forbidden is now permitted (at least for the US military).