Weird Al Yankovic Would’ve Been the Funniest ‘Poster Boy for AI’

According to io9, Weird Al Yankovic would have been the perfect spokesperson for artificial intelligence. The comedy legend's fearless embrace of absurdist humor would have made him an ideal guide through the AI revolution. After all, his most famous work told us to 'dare to be stupid'—advice that might serve us well as we navigate the age of thinking machines.

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