Calling AI chatbots 'Clankers' is clunky and cluelessBy otako_fzbgs4 / September 4, 2025 The term “clanker” has gone viral as an insult for AI, but it’s a dumb, unserious word that distracts from the real issues. Related posts: Apple addresses App Store ruling as Fortnite eyes return Google Messages rolling out ‘Unsubscribe’ button to stop SMS and RCS spam Apple v. Epic: What happens next to the App Store and Fortnite? Apple’s consequential App Store setback comes on the eve of a key event