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I Will Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again Ft. Nik Suresh & Robert Evans

Jul 3, 2024

Tech worker Nik Suresh and Robert Evans discuss AI hype in the tech industry, critiquing grifting, hiring practices, and misuse of technology. They explore challenges in data science and management, emphasizing ethical concerns and societal needs over AI development.

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Critique of AI hype in tech industry by software developer Nik Suresh.

Challenges of mismanagement and overhyping of AI in companies.

Emphasis on practical solutions like database optimization for real business success.

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Intro

2min

The Deception of AI Hype in the Tech Industry

13min

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2min

Navigating the Complexity of Data Science and Machine Learning in the Tech Industry

2min

Critique of Management and Technology in the Industry

14min

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The Future of LLMs and Technology Hype

14min

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4min

A few weeks ago, an Australian tech worker called Nik Suresh wrote an evisceration of the current AI hype boom called "I Will F**king Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again." Ed Zitron and Robert Evans sat down to talk about the blog - and the wider problems that Nik sees in the tech industry at large.

LINKS:

Nik's blog: https://ludic.mataroa.blog/blog/i-will-fucking-piledrive-you-if-you-mention-ai-again/

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Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/betteroffline

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Ed's Socials - http://www.twitter.com/edzitron instagram.com/edzitron https://bsky.app/profile/zitron.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@edzitron

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