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Re:Fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last... by rafaelmn on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @10:16AM (#40367260)
You could give similar numbers for crypto (powerplants, custom chips, billions invested, R&D) and yet it amounted to nothing.

Not saying it's the same - just that your argument isn't very strong.

Ironically Nvidia is riding both waves. A few people in the tech scene know how to fuel a hype train.

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Re:Fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last... by Delmololo on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @10:24AM (#40367373)
On the surface perhaps.

Btw hype is defined as exaggerated claims but the ai 'hype' train is not hype.

We already use all those tools daily.

It has real impact and makes real money

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Re:Fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last... by throwmeaball on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @10:23AM (#40367352)
Crypto is crunching random meaningless numbers. AI is crunching real world data. They are not the same. But AI should not be viewed as a problem. The real problem is that some people don't want others to have the same stuff as they. They want to work 1 hour while the other guy has to work 100. Interest on interest.
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