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Is 'clanker' an appropriate slang for AI? These linguists weigh in

Summary by Detroit Free Press
First gaining traction online in 2025, "clanker" is a derogatory term used to insult AI, chatbots and robots.

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Is 'clanker' an appropriate slang for AI? These linguists weigh in

First gaining traction online in 2025, "clanker" is a derogatory term used to insult AI, chatbots and robots.

·Detroit, United States
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Detroit Free Press broke the news in Detroit, United States on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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