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[Zorax]

Nobody is 'forcing AI on people'. Firstly, don't GO to an AI site.

lol... every search engine now has AI.. they have to to compete.
What part of not being able to turn something off 'isn't' forced to you?

Don't worry about an answer, it's a rhetorical question.

[janice shell]

Nobody is 'forcing AI on people'. Firstly, don't GO to an AI site.

Actually, they are. If I go to Google, which, as I've said, is my default search engine, and type in "Franklin the tortoise", I get:




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Franklin (TV Series 1997–2006) - IMDb
Franklin the Tortoise refers to Franklin the Turtle, the protagonist of a Canadian children's book franchise created by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark. The series, which follows a kind, curious turtle navigating everyday childhood challenges, has been adapted into popular animated television series. The character and its associated media have recently been in the news due to a violent, unauthorized image posted by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which was condemned by the publisher.
Books: The franchise began with books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, with the first book published in 1986.
Television series: The book series was adapted into two animated television series, the first in 1997 and a CGI-animated spin-off, Franklin and Friends, in 2011.
Character: Franklin is a kind and empathetic 6-year-old turtle who goes to school, plays with his friends, and learns life lessons. He also has a stuffed dog named Sam.
Recent news: The character has recently been the subject of news due to a controversial post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who used the character in a violent, altered image. The publisher, Kids Can Press, condemned the use of the image, stating it contradicted the values of kindness and empathy the character represents, as noted by The Globe and Mail.
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Franklin the Turtle (books) - Wikipedia
Franklin the Turtle is a Canadian children's book franchise. All of the books in the original series were authored by Paulette Bou...

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'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Pete Hegseth post
Dec 1, 2025 — The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle cartoon has slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using the cartoon in a ...

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Dec 1, 2025 — Opinion. ... U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a fake book cover using Canadian cartoon character Franklin the...

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Note that I DO NOT have "AI Mode" turned on.