What Are Your Plans For AI Appreciation Day?

The best way to celebrate AI Appreciation Day is to not.

It's AI Appreciation Day on July 16 and we're all left wondering who asked for this. In name, it's about as serious as the marketing stunts that gave us gems like National Hot Dog Day or National Doughnut Day. In practice, the day calls for the intentional recognition of "the most consequential technology in human history" instead of simply claiming some free food like with other fake holidays. While we can acknowledge the impact that AI has made on society and industries so far, it doesn't warrant its own day of dedication.

Going off the website, the proper way to celebrate AI Appreciation Day includes suggestions like "thank a person who builds or maintains AI," "talk to a child or skeptic about it," "sign the pledge and put the day on your calendar." As satirical as these ideas...

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