Cory Doctorow argues that the AI industry employs a "Gish Gallop" tactic, overwhelming critics with a barrage of claims about its present and future capabilities. This makes meaningful critique difficult, as discussions are often framed by industry hype rather than grounded in economic reality. Doctorow points out that AI's current business model is unsustainable, relying on massive subsidies and poor unit economics, which makes the enthusiastic adoption of its services questionable. AI
IMPACT Critiques the framing of AI's capabilities and economic viability, suggesting current hype masks unsustainable business models.
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