The Plateau of Technology and AI

This chapter examines the sustainability and profitability of advanced AI systems like ChatGPT, questioning their future viability without profit generation. It highlights the perceived stagnation in technological innovation, particularly in smartphones like the iPhone 16, and draws parallels to the limitations in computer chip manufacturing. The discussion also emphasizes the societal implications of a potential decline in technological advancements and reflects on the cultural impacts of living in a data-driven environment.