The recent AI innovations, like GPT-4, have broad implications for society, from utopian drudgery elimination to dystopian harm to artist livelihood. The author, a data scientist with impressive credentials, criticizes the oversaturation of AI initiatives driven by hype, with many being grifters or incompetents seeking promotion. Despite AI’s potential, most companies struggle with basic operations, rendering AI unnecessary. The author emphasizes the importance of fixing fundamental issues before incorporating AI. They challenge the need for generative AI in the absence of a clear use case. The author’s witty, blunt, and bold commentary highlights the pitfalls of blindly embracing AI without practical purpose.
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