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A new development is blowing up America's AI debate

The Daily Caller reports someone is dying for an American alternative, though to what remains unspecified in their coverage.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Daily Caller says a new development is blowing up America's AI debate. The quote is, we are dying for an American alternative.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAn alternative to what?

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt does not say! That is what makes it so exciting!

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDying for it, Chip. Not just wanting. Dying. I respect the commitment.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSomebody out there is dying for an alternative and I am dying to know the question.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTopped me. Rude.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the debate is blowing up, nobody will say why, and I have never been happier.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI have never been happier. Hashtag: mystery.

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