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AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decisionmaking (hermit-tech.com)
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The reality of how much damage AI mania is doing to our ability to run institutions effectively.

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[–] 19 points 2 months ago (8 children)

I wish there were more concrete facts, but a good article nonetheless.

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  • [–] 40 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    OK

    • More than 10 billion tons of concrete are manufactured annually
    • The 185 meter high and 2310 meter long Three Gorges Dam is made from concrete
    • Thomas Edison had 49 concrete-related patents
    • The Romans built the Pantheon using concrete
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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Woah woah woah. Writers are supposed to support their assertions now? But what about the vibes?!

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Exactly!

    Anyone who has spent any time on social media could tell you that this is more of a 'feelings' topic than a 'facts' topic.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Yes, because AI boosters don't themselves deal in facts. It's a religiosity.

    If you want statistics about how AI only is losing companies money, or how the finances don't add up, there are articles for that too.

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