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WHAT AI IS REALLY FOR

chrbutler.com12 min read

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The AI boom is overhyped, potentially a bubble, and may not deliver on its grand promises, especially in design. While AI can be useful in small-scale applications, its implementation doesn't actually result in as many savings as expected. Instead, the true motive behind the AI frenzy is the acquisition of resources like land, energy, and water needed to power massive data centers.