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Just because random people pivot from shit like not, crypto and block chains, the majority of people use AI because it has real benefits.

GenAI just works. People don't need to be pushed using it and continue using it.

OpenAI has 500 Million active users weekly.

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Right. Too often people conflate (a) risk-loving entrepreneurs and their marketing claims with the (b) realities of usage patterns and associated value-add.

As an example, look at how cars are advertised. If you only paid attention to marketing, you would think everyone is zipping around winding mountain roads in their SUVs, loaded up with backcountry gear. This is not accurate, but nonetheless SUVs are dominant.

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