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AI researchers are taking up smoking, tech exec claims

A tech executive told the New York Post the trend is spreading among AI researchers, though it rests on one person's claim; the reason is the odd part.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA tech executive claims AI researchers are taking up smoking, and the New York Post reports it as a bizarre trend with a reason.

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