Do you disagree with the statement?

I think it's obvious they disagree with the statement. Why else would they be rejecting it?

Why even ask this question?

I wonder why though. Aren't both of these things facts? I think you can justify using them anyways - which is what I'd be interested to talk about.

That's exactly the point I stopped reading too.

Do you not read any AI articles unless they are about the moral issues rather than usage?

Seems like the waiter told you how your sausage is made so you left the restaurant, but you'd eat it if you weren't reminded.