The AI Ick
Postedabout 2 months agoActiveabout 2 months ago
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AI-Generated Content
Generational Differences
Cultural Norms
The 'AI Ick' phenomenon refers to the discomfort people feel when encountering AI-generated content, sparking discussions about whether this is a generational issue and how it may evolve as the technology improves.
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- 01Story posted
Nov 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM EST
about 2 months ago
Step 01 - 02First comment
Nov 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM EST
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Step 02 - 03Peak activity
1 comments in 4-6h
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Step 03 - 04Latest activity
Nov 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM EST
about 2 months ago
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