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AI's true value questioned amid "bullshit jobs" critique

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The author questions the actual utility of AI, suggesting that if AI companies must sell AI services rather than use them internally to achieve stated goals, it implies limited intrinsic value. This perspective posits that AI is primarily employed to create "bullshit jobs," benefiting tech leaders at the expense of workers whose tasks are automated. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the practical application and societal impact of AI, suggesting it may create artificial work rather than genuine value.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a social media platform discussing the perceived value and impact of AI.

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AI's true value questioned amid "bullshit jobs" critique

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · NewsHund ·

    The fact that # AI companies have to sell us AI — rather than just using it themselves to do the things that are claimed (h/t @ pluralistic ) — tells me there’s

    The fact that # AI companies have to sell us AI — rather than just using it themselves to do the things that are claimed (h/t @ pluralistic ) — tells me there’s little real value that they can see in having it and that the “need” being filled is more along the lines of what David…

    LINKS mamot.fr/@pluralistic

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