Summary
The author criticizes the overhype and misuse of artificial intelligence in business and society, highlighting the lack of understanding and ethical concerns surrounding AI technologies. They express frustration with executives pushing for AI adoption without real need or understanding, advocating for a focus on improving operations and culture instead. The author emphasizes the need for responsible and meaningful use of AI to make a positive impact on society.
Highlights
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You see, while hype is nice, it’s only nice in small bursts for practitioners. We have a few key things that a grifter does not have, such as job stability, genuine friendships, and souls.
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How about you remain competitive by fixing your shit? I’ve met a lead data scientist with access to hundreds of thousands of sensitive customer records who is allowed to keep their password in a text file on their desktop, and you’re worried that customers are best served by using AI to improve security through some mechanism that you haven’t even come up with yet? You sound like an asshole and I’m going to kick you in the jaw until, to the relief of everyone, a doctor will have to wire it shut, giving us ten seconds of blessed silence where we can solve actual problems.