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What’s a ‘clanker’? If you hate robots and AI, it’s a slur that’s all the rage
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September 16, 2025
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10:48Now PlayingNot everyone is embracing the rise of the robot, from frustration with AI chatbots to dodging self-driving delivery bots on the sidewalk. Tech journalist Clive Thompson explains why some people are using a new slur to express that disdain, and digs into our unease around tech that seems increasingly designed to feel human.
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