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An image featuring a cow standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background. Overlaid text reads: 'I don't need 30% off a TV I need AI executives to stop risking human extinction for profit'. The meme contrasts trivial consumer discounts (30% off a TV) with the critical issue of AI executives prioritizing profit over human safety, using the surreal imagery of a cow on a beach to draw attention to the absurdity of misplaced priorities.
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I don't need 30% off a TV I need AI executives to stop risking human extinction for profit

Overview

An image featuring a cow standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background. Overlaid text reads: 'I don't need 30% off a TV I need AI executives to stop risking human extinction for profit'. The meme contrasts trivial consumer discounts (30% off a TV) with the critical issue of AI executives prioritizing profit over human safety, using the surreal imagery of a cow on a beach to draw attention to the absurdity of misplaced priorities.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit's Meme community. It appears to be an original creation, likely made by overlaying text onto a photograph of a cow on a beach using basic image editing software. The original title 'We can dream, can’t we?' suggests a sarcastic tone, emphasizing the unlikelihood of the desired change.

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