Better Offline The Subprime AI Crisis
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Oct 11, 2024 Explore the brewing subprime AI crisis as the generative AI market faces significant financial instability. Discover the limitations in AI models, including Microsoft's struggles and OpenAI's disappointing advancements. Uncover the illusion of progress in generative AI, questioning the hype and profitability of major tech investments. The podcast delves into the disconnect between corporate ambitions and actual user needs, raising concerns about a potential industry collapse fueled by stagnant innovation.
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Generative AI's Fundamental Weakness
- OpenAI's focus on large language models poses a systemic problem for the entire AI industry.
- These models don't solve complex problems, yet they incur massive costs, making profitability challenging.
Microsoft 365 Copilot's Low Adoption
- Microsoft's 365 Copilot has low adoption rates, with only 0.1-1% of paying users willing to pay extra for the AI features.
- Users complain about inaccuracies, lack of references, and irrelevant information provided by the Copilot.
High Cost of Mediocre AI
- Despite low adoption and questionable usefulness, Microsoft charges a hefty premium for its AI services.
- This high cost suggests either a desperate attempt to increase revenue or exorbitant operating costs.