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Author criticizes "Generative AI" as a fad driven by corporate efficiency obsession

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The author expresses frustration with the term "Generative AI," arguing it reflects a "fad" driven by corporate obsession with increasing numbers, particularly in the tech sector's definition of efficiency. This focus on maximizing profit per second, they contend, leads to the design of systems that prioritize impulsiveness over genuine intelligence. The author suggests that "AI" in the context of LLMs might better be understood as "applied impulsiveness," catering to executives who desire instant, unconsidered answers from black-box systems. AI

IMPACT Challenges the common perception and terminology surrounding generative AI, suggesting it prioritizes profit over intelligence.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the framing and perceived motivations behind "Generative AI."

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Author criticizes "Generative AI" as a fad driven by corporate efficiency obsession

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

    Two "mores" so you know I'm being as forcible as I can here. I am tired of seeing the most OBVIOUS traits of the "Generative # AI " fad go without commentary, b

    Two "mores" so you know I'm being as forcible as I can here. I am tired of seeing the most OBVIOUS traits of the "Generative # AI " fad go without commentary, because they fall into that vast region of taboo and ostracism pertaining to the designed-in stupidity and inefficiency o…

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