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User recalls past predictions of Uber's business model failure

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A user on Mastodon recalls a past prediction that Uber's business model was mathematically certain to fail. This recollection is framed in the context of current discussions, possibly related to AI or LLMs, suggesting a parallel or contrast with contemporary predictions about technology companies. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post referencing a past opinion or prediction about a company's business model, lacking new factual information or a significant industry event.

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User recalls past predictions of Uber's business model failure

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

    What Criminal Penguin says may be true But I recall the time, maybe 15 years ago, when there were dozens of tweets about how it was a mathematical certainty tha

    What Criminal Penguin says may be true But I recall the time, maybe 15 years ago, when there were dozens of tweets about how it was a mathematical certainty that Uber would soon go out of biz, as their model could never generate profits right ? right ? # AI # LLM

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