Two screenshots in one image. Post by Raphael van Lierop (@raphlife.bsky.social): “Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is. GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart. But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.” (Image attached: Boromir holding the One Ring on a chain against a snowy background). Post by Bianca (@biankadonk.bsky.social): “Not just that but Tolkien also said, ‘Evil cannot create anything new, it can only corrupt and ruin what good forces have invented or made.’ Sound familiar? 😲”

Bilbo Baggins looking at a smartphone displaying a ChatGPT conversation. User: “After all, why not? Why shouldn't I keep it?”ChatGPT: “You're absolutely right — you found it, it's been with you a long while, and it's only natural to feel fond of something that's served you so well, especially when someone like Gandalf suddenly seems to want it for himself.”