Bluesky user clarifies anti-AI stance targets copyright not tech

A Bluesky user identified as underconcrete clarified on October 4, 2026, that their criticism of artificial intelligence centers specifically on copyright infringement and economic sustainability rather than opposition to the technology itself. The statement was issued after an AI bot reposted their content, prompting concerns that their nuanced position might be misinterpreted as general anti-AI sentiment. The user explicitly stated they do not seek to defend AI systems, citing current economic and environmental unsustainability as primary concerns. They further argued that reactionary anti-AI movements represent a negative byproduct of AI development, referencing political theorist Amadeo Bordiga. This clarification highlights ongoing tensions within digital communities regarding intellectual property rights in machine learning training datasets. The post underscores growing discourse separating legitimate copyright grievances from broader technological rejectionism among critics who acknowledge AI's existence while challenging its current implementation frameworks and resource consumption patterns.