Yes and no. Ethically sourced porn can have a therapeutic purpose. Netflix, Instagram and many others can contribute to relaxation, though I would agree that most people just mindlessly watch stuff, which is definitely wasted time.

The point the article is trying to make is that this is but a generative language model. It’s not magic, it’s not solving real problems, therefore its use is wasted time. This is not something many people understand, and it’s clear from the comments how many already trust it more than any tool before, and are ready to call anyone who urges caution, a fool. That alone is an alar bell. But hey, let the masses jump off the cliff if they so wish… 🙂