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> It’s the first revolutionary technology that his first goal is to make money for VC investors instead of really change the world Is that true? Steam technol
by helsinkiandrew 1y ago
> It’s the first revolutionary technology that his first goal is to make money for VC investors instead of really change the world
Is that true?
Steam technology and factory machinery were created and used to make the pit, mill, and factory owners more money than with human workers. The railway mania in the 1840s was a period where vast sums of money were invested in railway lines and engine technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_Mania https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_Mania
- akoboldfrying 1y agoExactly. This idea that AI is unique in making its backers money is ridiculous. Everything in capitalism has always worked this way.
- AstralStorm 1y agoThe question is, what is the actual paradigm that's being shifted here? Employing people? It's definitely not wanting to talk to people, and even employment is a bit of a practical joke for now. Comparing with Internet or electricity here is ridiculous thus far as well. If we had actual intelligence instead of pretty nifty text robots, then it would be perhaps more true.