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[–] paddythegeek@lemmy.ca 20 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

This is not the article I was expecting, although it’s from the economist so I don’t know why I was surprised. This is a primer on how to resist the backlash against AI, including glibly dismissing concerns about environmental impact and costs.

There is a fundamental belief in the inevitability of the continued progress of AI among ‘the faithful’ that I find troubling. Looking at the deeply concerning economics of the AI market at present, the operating costs and supply shocks that will only drive those costs up, the bullishness around this is infuriating.

[–] Zarobi@aussie.zone 0 points 11 hours ago

It does feel like a cult doesn't it? Like the church of the steel God or something. Silicon valley practically performing summoning rituals on their PC's to try and create sentience ASAP

[–] Tim_Bisley@piefed.social 2 points 10 hours ago

This isn't even my final form...

[–] Danarchy@lemmy.nz 5 points 13 hours ago

We’re right to push back

[–] sanitation@lemmy.today 5 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

There is absolutely no benefit for me in American ai dominance. Higher electric and poverty will my only reward from rich fucks success.

I would rather buy AI from Chinese companies than have it built in my state, multiple benefits from letting China win this one.

[–] Curiositymonger@reddthat.com 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Your 2nd paragraph! I don’t think you’ve thought it through.

[–] sanitation@lemmy.today 5 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

Nono. I did.
A. This means that my electric prices won't be impacted.
B. This also means openai/anthropic don't have power over me and a lot less aggressive in pushing antihuman agenda.
C. This means my CEO and legal team has to think 4 times before replacing me with ai.

Pure benefits

[–] Curiositymonger@reddthat.com 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Yes but one of the most authoritarian and anti human rights states holding god knows what powers over just about everyone. Not really any better is it?

[–] sanitation@lemmy.today 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

China is a lesser threat to me than domestics. China can't reach me, domestics can and do.

Yes it's 100% better to deny local ai the global dominance if we can. If they don't have our back, we owe nothing to them.

[–] Anonymous_Leaker@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

Such a true title too, the craziness is coming.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago