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AI bubble compared to 2008 financial crisis

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A social media post draws a parallel between the 2008 financial crisis and the current AI bubble, suggesting that a similar dynamic of incompetence and malicious intent may be at play. The author quotes an assessment of the financial crisis, implying it also applies to the rapid growth and potential risks within the AI industry. AI

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AI bubble compared to 2008 financial crisis

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

    “There were more morons than crooks, but the crooks were higher up.” I’m sure it’s fine that this assessment of the 2008 financial crisis will also fit the # AI

    “There were more morons than crooks, but the crooks were higher up.” I’m sure it’s fine that this assessment of the 2008 financial crisis will also fit the # AI bubble. Coincidences do happen.

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