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"As AI gets smarter, access to AI will be a fundamental driver of the economy, and maybe eventually something we consider a fundamental human right. Almost everyone will want more AI working on their behalf."

I don't buy it at all.

This sounds like complete and total bullshit to me.

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Why do you feel that way?

The fundamental driver of the economy is people eating and clothing themselves, not writing memos that are never read.

Food is 13% of US consumer spending, and clothing is 2.7%. Both have declined steadily since the industrial revolution.

I assure that people being alive is going to be the fundamental driver of the economy no matter what percent of consumer spending it is.

Now cut off people’s access to those and let’s see how the economy does

ELIZA is that way ->.

Try asking "what evidence supports your conclusions?".

years of consistent disappointment with the user experience, along with years of misleading internet propaganda dramatically overselling the quality and power of the underlying technology.

it's a fucking dud.

It surprises me that people still believe this! I've seen AI deliver incredible value over the past year. I believe the application level is utilizing <.5% (probably less) of the total value that can be derived from current foundation models.

It's only a niche weird opinion you'll find on forums like HN.

In the real world, it's immensely useful to millions of people. It's possible for a thing to both be incredibly useful and overhyped at the same time.

Based on your gung ho attitude I suspect that you are personally invested in "AI products" or otherwise work for a firm that creates "AI products"

What evidence supports your conclusions?

What evidence are you aware of that counters it?

Are you Jenny Holzer, “you are trapped on the earth so you will explode” conceptual artist?

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