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The B******t Stinking Up Silicon Valley | Ed Zitron

Planet: Critical

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Sam Altman and the AI Revolution

This chapter focuses on Sam Altman's journey in Silicon Valley, highlighting his role in founding OpenAI and the development of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT. It critiques the overhyped promises of artificial general intelligence while examining the practical challenges and consequences of AI advancements, including issues of data quality and environmental impact. The discussion further explores the motivations of major tech companies in the current AI race and questions the disconnect between corporate strategies and real-world applications.

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