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AI's future may mirror PC's shift to 'dumb terminals'

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The idea of personal computers being replaced by simple terminals has been proposed multiple times, notably by Larry Ellison, but has not materialized due to continuous increases in computing power. This trend is expected to extend to AI, with Apple already moving in this direction. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI may follow a similar path to personal computers, moving towards centralized, less powerful end-user devices.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the future of personal computing and AI.

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AI's future may mirror PC's shift to 'dumb terminals'

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

    The demise of personal computers in favour of dumb terminals has been predicted many times (e.g. by Ellison and co), but has never come to pass because computin

    The demise of personal computers in favour of dumb terminals has been predicted many times (e.g. by Ellison and co), but has never come to pass because computing power is continually increasing. I have no doubt the same will happen with #AI (Apple is already going down this road)…

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