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THE BITTER LESSON: RETHINKING HOW WE BUILD AI SYSTEMS

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AI systems that improve with higher compute power consistently outperform those relying on complex human-designed rules. Like nature, AI thrives when given resources to explore and adapt, rather than being over-engineered. For AI engineers, this means focusing on building systems that can effectively scale with compute, rather than spending time on intricate algorithm optimization.