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Generative AI criticized as worst technology due to poor scaling

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Generative AI is being criticized as potentially the worst technology ever deployed due to its poor scaling and high resource demands. AI researchers have noted that few other software technologies exhibit such inefficient scaling. The extensive resource consumption of large language models is reportedly driving up the cost of computer memory and storage, with tech companies potentially purchasing a significant portion of high-end memory supplies. AI

IMPACT Generative AI's poor scaling and resource demands may lead to increased costs and limited availability of essential computing components.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces discussing the scaling and economic impact of generative AI, rather than a primary release or event.

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Generative AI criticized as worst technology due to poor scaling

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Atlantic on # generative # AI scaling: "...I asked a few AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly. None of

    The Atlantic on # generative # AI scaling: "...I asked a few AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly. None of them could think of any. Even outside the world of software, it’s hard to find a comparable example, given that economy…

    LINKS theatlantic.com/…/687901
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “I asked a few # AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly.🚨None of them could think of any. By economic & engi

    “I asked a few # AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly.🚨None of them could think of any. By economic & engineering measures, # GenAI 🚨might be the worst # tech ever deployed. AI companies🚨are making things expensive for the res…

    LINKS theatlantic.com/…/687901
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    " I asked a few AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly. None of them could think of any. Even outside the wo

    " I asked a few AI researchers whether they could name any other real-world software that scales so poorly. None of them could think of any. Even outside the world of software, it’s hard to find a comparable example, given that economy of scale is the principle that has made ligh…

    LINKS theatlantic.com/…/687901

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