AI versus Marshy - 3 uncomfortable truths about AI right now

Welcome to this standalone article about AI, where we’re going to dive into three uncomfortable truths about the current state of artificial intelligence. If you’re new to this topic, don’t worry - we’ll get you up to speed. I’m Marshy, and I’m here to give you a dose of reality about AI. Let’s get started. These are real issues today, and without these issues being worked through, there won’t be a healthy collective of humans to enjoy the benefits we’re being pitched every day. 1. We are probably in a massive bubble. Crashes are cyclical. Tech is heading for one again. This is an amusing interview about the bubble with Ed Zitron. ​ I morbidly fascinated by why YT thumbs are a thing The interview is entertaining - Ed pokes holes in how companies like Meta, Google, and Salesforce are pitching AI on their earnings calls versus what the reality is. For even more railing - you can see Ed’s latest post with over 60 examples of crappy behaviour and broken promises - most of which are from the last couple of years. For me - the poking with glee is schtick that gets tired after a while. Tech has a reputation for bouncing back famously after a burst, and I’m pretty sure this is going to happen again. 2. Putting chat into AI is horrible on its own Benedict Evans does a deep-dive on what’s happening in AI right now by doing one of my favourite things - looking at historical numbers. Originally appeared in newsletter : AI versus Marshy #55 - 3 uncomfortable truths about AI right now, Aussies killing it, and tools down