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AI "success" stories often mask tedious website backend migrations, says Mastodon user

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The author on Mastodon expresses skepticism about AI-driven website conversions, noting that many reported AI "successes" involve tedious backend migrations. This perspective questions the true innovation behind some AI applications, suggesting they often automate mundane tasks rather than achieve groundbreaking results. AI

IMPACT Questions the perceived value and innovation of current AI applications, suggesting a focus on automating tedious tasks.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a social media user about the nature of AI applications.

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AI "success" stories often mask tedious website backend migrations, says Mastodon user

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

    I'm struck by the growing number of # AI "success" stories where the author converts their website from one backend to another. Which is a tedious task, to be s

    I'm struck by the growing number of # AI "success" stories where the author converts their website from one backend to another. Which is a tedious task, to be sure. But it's also something that a moderate familiarity with sed/awk/find would get you 90% of the way there. With the …

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