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Ethan Mollick: AI's current wave is fundamentally different

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Ethan Mollick asserts that the current wave of AI innovation is fundamentally different from previous technological advancements. While acknowledging universal patterns like the s-curve of diffusion, he emphasizes that AI's unique characteristics present challenges for applying established frameworks and predictions. This distinction suggests that traditional methods of analysis and forecasting may not be adequate for understanding AI's trajectory and impact. AI

IMPACT Challenges traditional frameworks for understanding and predicting technological adoption.

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Ethan Mollick: AI's current wave is fundamentally different

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    It is very clear that This Time is Different in terms of AI compared to previous innovations.

    It is very clear that This Time is Different in terms of AI compared to previous innovations. That doesn't mean it differs in every way from past technologies (the s-curve of diffusion is a surprisingly universal finding), but it differs in many ways that make applying old patte…

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