The AI Boom's Unchecked Ambition The notion that the rise of artificial intelligence is akin to the Industrial Revolution has been perpetuated by Silicon Valley's true believers for far too long.
This view conveniently glosses over the dark side of industrialization: sharpened wealth disparities, mechanized warfare, and an atmosphere choked with carbon.
A recent open letter from a group of economists and experts warns that the economic and social impacts of AI may unfold at a pace unprecedented in history.