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Sam's avatar

I enjoy following your blog but it generally feels like you are cynical and would not change your mind even if given ample evidence that undermines your views. Also, just for fun, here is ChatGPT's reply to your blog post: Here are four counterarguments to the points made in the blog post:

1. **Struggles in Early Adoption Do Not Equate to Long-Term Failure**:

- The fact that many companies are struggling to deploy generative AI is not uncommon for any transformative technology in its early stages. Remember, the early days of the internet, cloud computing, and even e-commerce faced similar adoption hurdles. Challenges around cost and confusion can be temporary and often decrease as the technology matures and becomes more widely understood and accessible.

2. **Backlash and Criticism Can Lead to Improvement**:

- Every groundbreaking technology faces criticism. However, it's important to differentiate between constructive criticism, which can lead to improvement and iteration, and general skepticism. Moreover, linking AI’s future to a few negative headlines might be myopic. Just as ChatGPT and similar models have their detractors, they also have a vast number of supporters and users who find value in them.

3. **Missteps and Controversies Do Not Undermine the Entire Potential of AI**:

- The issue regarding Google’s LLM pointing out controversial figures as "greatest" leaders is a flaw, but it's crucial to separate the limitations of one model from the vast potential of the technology as a whole. AI models can and will be improved over time, and the emphasis should be on progress and refinement.

4. **Legal Issues and Economic Challenges are Part of Tech Evolution**:

- Many transformative technologies face legal challenges, especially in their early stages. This isn’t unique to AI. These challenges can lead to improved guidelines and practices for the industry. Furthermore, the mention of potential lawsuits is speculative. Even if OpenAI faces challenges, this does not mean that the entire field of generative AI will be rendered obsolete.

Lastly, on a broader note, technology's real value is often realized in the long run. Immediate setbacks or challenges do not necessarily predict a technology's long-term viability or success.

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Margot Ohlfearnain's avatar

Elegant, eloquent, right on!

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