If they were torturing an actual organic living being ( plant and/or animal ) or something like a doll or stuffed animal, I would be so much more concerned. “Torturing” ( a term in which I believe should only ever be applied to organic living beings and not inorganic “lifeforms” ) a genAI model holds like zero weight because that’s not ever going to be a sentient being and therefore all it is is simulations of emotion.
The people saying it’s cruel need serious therapy for their delusions, IMO.
its not ‘cruel’ but its still red flag. Like your mentioned doll or stuffed animal. Why are those much more concerning? They dont plead for mercy from their torturer like an llm does even though they are equally real.
IMO having the urge to torture anything is a huuuuge red flag
