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The AI bubble argument misunderstands both bubbles and AI

2 days ago
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  • #AI
  • #Debate
  • 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.