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Author claims generative AI is a "Great Disappointment"

The author argues that generative AI, particularly since the advent of ChatGPT, has led to a "Great AI Disappointment." Instead of fulfilling promises of progress, the technology has contributed to a more fractured internet, white-collar deskilling, increased inflation, and a deterioration of the social contract. The author criticizes the massive investment in AI by OpenAI, venture capital, and BigTech, suggesting it has been a misdirection that is now harming the collective future and accelerating societal problems faster than it demonstrates real value. AI

IMPACT Suggests generative AI has failed to deliver on promises, leading to negative societal and economic consequences.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by a blogger critiquing the impact of generative AI.

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Author claims generative AI is a "Great Disappointment"

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. AI Supremacy (Michael Spencer) TIER_1 English(EN) · Michael Spencer ·

    The Great AI Disappointment

    Americans&#8217; feelings about AI are clear and the tech isn't living up to the promises or the hype. While the U.S. is damaging its reputation with the world and its own consumers...