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December 15, 2025
Generative AI hype distracts us from AI’s more important breakthroughs
It's a seductive distraction from the advances in AI that are most likely to improve or even save your life
TL;DR
- Generative AI, used in chatbots and synthetic media, is captivating the public but is often misunderstood and overhyped.
- Predictive AI, which finds answers within existing data, is more practical, energy-efficient, and has already significantly improved areas like weather prediction, food safety, and medical services.
- The hype around generative AI distracts from the substantial and life-saving advancements of predictive AI.
- Generative AI has ethical concerns regarding energy consumption, copyright infringement, and job displacement.
- The future of beneficial AI lies in the continued development of predictive AI, potentially enhanced by generative techniques within defined boundaries, rather than solely focusing on generative capabilities.
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