Sep 30, 2025
Ask A Genius 1530: AI Hype vs Reality: Efficiency and Externalities
Will brute-force AI evolve into efficient, general systems without bankrupting the planet—or plateau as a powerful but limited tool? Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner examine AI’s hype cycle and trajectory. Building on Cory Doctorow’s skepticism, they agree short-term disappointment is likely while acknowledging domains where machines surpass humans. They debate consolidation of AI firms,…