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Re:Google.ai by moxious on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @06:34PM (#14363407)
Yes and no. I mean the demo is great, but can I actually have one? No? Well then I can only be so impressed.

I know, they're coming soon, but I've been waiting for years and at some point the enthusiasm wanes when it's been right around the corner for several years.

Hey, maybe they're trying to solve a problem that's harder than anyone expected.

Anyways, I'll be impressed when I can have one.

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Re:Google.ai by killjoywashere on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @06:47PM (#14363467)
You can't have a nuclear bomb either. Are they unimpressive?
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Re:Google.ai by moxious on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @08:37PM (#14364039)
Not at all the same. They're way past demo and have proven effectiveness repeatedly.

Comparing pre-alpha with fielded is no comparison. Nuclear weapons haven't been going on and on about how great they'll eventually be.

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Re:Google.ai by jjn2009 on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @07:15PM (#14363620)
yes, only until I can have recreational nukes can I bask in their power and radiation.
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