The AI bubble argument misunderstands both bubbles and AI
2 days ago
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- The argument discusses whether AI is a 'bubble' and what that term implies.
- A bubble is defined by its tendency to pop, not just by being 'overheated' or 'inflated.'
- The .com bubble was about the belief that any business could become rich by going online, not the internet itself.
- The AI bubble debate centers on whether adding AI to a business will lead to instant wealth, a belief some think has already collided with reality.
- Anti-AI individuals often view AI as overhyped and not fundamentally transformative.
- The core of the debate is whether AI will bring about significant change or if it's a temporary, foolish belief that will 'pop.'
- Discussions about AI as a bubble require clarity on what 'bubble' means to each participant.
- Many critics of AI hype seem conflicted, alternating between seeing AI as useful and dismissing it as a fraud.