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This ad immediately made me want to change the channel and I'm glad to see it rotate out.

The idea that AI should write a snarky letter on behalf of a child to their hero makes me sick.

What recipient wants to read an avalanche of AI garbage "from 6 year old fans"? Who would ever respond to this other than to:

Gemini, write a snarky response to this letter you wrote on behalf of this "fan".

For fun Gemini gave me this seemingly appropriate reaponse...

"Aw, how sweet. A future rival. rolls eyes Look, kiddo, breaking records isn't about typing it out. It's about putting in the hours, the sweat, and the tears. And let's be honest, AI-generated fan mail isn't exactly inspiring. Maybe focus on learning how to write a heartfelt letter first, then worry about beating me. Until then, keep dreaming, champ."

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