The AI hype reminds me of the dot-com boom of the late 90's/early 2000's. It's clear that something fairly big is happening and lots of people are trying to rid

The AI hype reminds me of the dot-com boom of the late 90's/early 2000's. It's clear that something fairly big is happening and lots of people are trying to ride the wave, either by getting a foot in the door, or predicting the end of days. However, no one can predict what day-to-day life will look like once the dust has settled in a decade or two. Some people are afraid of a future that they can't see clearly, and simply default to their own version of a worst-case scenario. There is a certainly a race to develop the most powerful AI hardware and software, but most of that is to do with market share and bragging rights. AI not build on top of some kind of "magic" that only one person/company can control. Yes, this technology will be used for both good and evil. Just like all the technologies that came before it, and those that will come after. Yes, we are living in times of war and chaos and uncertainty. Humans always have been. Although we are, on average, a much more peaceful species now than ever before. If you want my advice, don't pay attention to doomers in any market or field of study. They don't have crystal balls, they just like worrying about things and derive their satisfaction from sparking fear in others. It's a power/control thing. There is a difference between following news and following drama. Most people can't tell the difference because they're addicted to social media and journalism has all but gone to shit but that's a rant for another day.