If there’s one thing Gen Z will never run out of, it’s creative insults, and this month, it’s AI that’s getting burned. ICYMI, people online are now calling AI (and “robots” in general) “clankers” — ...
At its heart, it’s a ridiculous image. A battle droid from “Star Wars” sits on the ground, clutching its aluminum knees (hinges?) to its chest. The droid doesn’t have a face, just that George ...
The term, which was popularized by a “Star Wars” show and is rooted in real frustrations with technology, has become a go-to slur against artificial intelligence and robots. Credit...Timo Lenzen ...
You could be forgiven if you didn’t know the meaning of every word the tweens and teens in your life are using. With terms like “skibidi,” “6-7” and “41” becoming unavoidable for teachers and parents, ...
In July, just after receiving an email pitch about the “perfect” AI girlfriend, content creator Harrison Stewart made a TikTok skit using the anti-AI slur “clanker.” Pretending to be a disapproving ...
It’s a slur for the AI age. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “Clanker,” a word that traces back to a Star Wars video game, has ...
It's a slur for the AI age. "Sick of yelling "REPRESENTATIVE" into the phone 10 times just to talk to a human being?," he posted on X. "My new bill makes sure you don't have to talk to a clanker if ...