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Big AI has PC users furious. Nvidia and Micron's weird emotional appeals make it worse (www.pcworld.com)
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  • Nvidia and Micron are making emotional appeals to consumers while PC users express frustration with big AI companies’ practices and self-serving motives.
  • Memory vendors predict DRAM and SSD shortages lasting until mid-2027, while new tariffs on advanced computing chips and potential Steam Machine pricing over $1,000 add to consumer concerns.
  • The article highlights how corporations use emotional messaging to mask financial interests, advising consumers to remain skeptical of such appeals.
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[–] 47 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

I like the suggestions to save money and lower usage.

"Have you tried living in complete darkness this month? You could save $2 off your bill!"

"Perhaps try not using electricity this month. Or, consider getting a second source of income to turn on your fridge for a few hours a day!"

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  • [–] 9 points 9 months ago*

    It's winter here, and I wear two or three layers with a sweater on top, because I am saving electricity.

    We'll have ourselves our first trillionaire, and silly me hates all the people with 500mil+ net worth, and their bootlickers.

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