AI Hype

AI Hype: A Familiar Tale of Investment Frenzy

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AI Hype: A Look Back at Past Investment Frenzies

It feels like everywhere you turn these days, artificial intelligence is being hailed as the next big thing. The buzz around AI investments is undeniable, with companies pouring billions into development and startups promising groundbreaking advancements. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the history of technological innovation, I can’t help but feel a … Read more

The Familiar Rhythm: Technology Hype and Today’s AI

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The Recurring Cycle of Tech Hype: AI and Past Innovations

It’s fascinating to witness the current fervor surrounding advancements in AI architectures. We’re hearing claims of ‘100x faster reasoning,’ echoing the breathless excitement that accompanied earlier technological leaps, like the dawn of the internet and the World Wide Web. As a retired archivist, I’ve spent decades immersed in the history of technology, meticulously cataloging documents … Read more