Richard Stallman critiques AI, connected cars, smartphones, and DRM

2 months ago

Richard Stallman critiques AI, calling large language models 'generators' and suggesting the term 'Pretend Intelligence' (PI) to counter marketing hype.
He warns against connected cars, calling them malicious, and advocates for disconnected vehicles.
Stallman labels smartphones as 'Orwellian tracking and surveillance devices' and refuses to own one.
He emphasizes the importance of free software, criticizing non-free software for insecurity and malicious functionalities.
Stallman discusses dark patterns, censorship, back doors, and unjust surveillance laws like age-verification.
He uses a ThinkPad with Intel's Management Engine disabled and prefers the free distro Trisquel.
Stallman expresses concerns about Rust's trademark conditions and supports all languages if implemented in free software.
He advocates for teaching reverse engineering in universities to promote software freedom.
Stallman criticizes website 'sucker clauses' that allow terms changes without user consent, calling for them to be illegal.
He humorously endorses Emacs over Vi, provided Vi is free, and auctions off memorabilia at the end of his talk.
Stallman reflects on his age and the uncertain future of the free software movement.

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