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Pamela McCorduck: Machines Who Think and the Early Days of AI
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Pitfalls of Overpromising in Research and Technological Development
Winters in technological advancement often occur due to the habit of overpromising by researchers or sources of hype. This tendency can lead to unrealistic expectations, such as the overestimation of the timeline for the development of technologies like autonomous vehicles. The danger lies in the disillusionment and financial losses that result when these promises are not fulfilled within the predicted timeframe, causing setbacks and skepticism in the industry.
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