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AI adoption compared to CB radio's rise and fall

An opinion piece questions whether Artificial Intelligence will follow a similar trajectory to CB radios, becoming a widespread but ultimately niche technology. The author suggests that initial widespread adoption of AI will fade, with only those who genuinely require it continuing to use it. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece comparing AI to CB radio, lacking new factual information or a significant industry event.

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AI adoption compared to CB radio's rise and fall

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Here's a question for you. Is # AI the new CB Radio? Everyone will have one, get bored and only the ones who need it will stay with it. 10-4 Good Buddy. Smokies

    Here's a question for you. Is # AI the new CB Radio? Everyone will have one, get bored and only the ones who need it will stay with it. 10-4 Good Buddy. Smokies in the rear view mirror.