The Hype Cycle of Artificial Intelligence
Key Points:
– The Gartner Hype Cycle is a diagram that tracks the progress of emerging technologies.
– It consists of five phases: technology trigger, peak of inflated expectations, trough of disillusionment, slope of enlightenment, and plateau of productivity.
– Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is currently in the peak of inflated expectations phase.
– The tech industry and governments have hyped up AI as a transformative technology.
– Concerns arise about AI’s impact on employment, misinformation, politics, and existential risks.
Hot Takes:
AI is all the rage right now, with generative AI at the forefront of the hype. The Gartner Hype Cycle reminds us that every new technology goes through phases of hype and disillusionment. While AI has great potential, it’s important to temper our expectations and consider the energy-intensive nature of these technologies. Instead of losing our minds, let’s keep a balanced perspective and responsibly navigate the AI landscape. After all, we wouldn’t want to reach the plateau of productivity by climbing the slope of enlightenment on a ladder made of empty promises.
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/23/ai-chat-gpt-environmental-impact-energy-carbon-intensive-technology
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