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Hacker News1 You did this with an AI and you do not understand what you're doing hereAI-generated content flooding platforms: Discussion about someone submitting AI-generated security reports to curl, doubling down by pasting ChatGPT responses when called out. Users express frustration with obvious AI slop wasting maintainers' time and the broader trend of people acting as copy-paste mechanisms for LLMs.Impact on productivity and time waste: Debate over whether AI tools save time for users versus waste time for others who must review AI-generated content. Many share experiences of having to spend significant time reviewing obviously AI-generated PRs, reports, and communications that provide no value.Problems in hiring and education: Discussion of how AI misuse affects interviews, job applications, and education. Teachers dealing with AI-generated student work, candidates using AI during interviews, and the broader challenge of distinguishing genuine human effort from AI assistance.
Reddit science1 Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks. Misleading title scope: Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist: A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions: Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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