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AI's functional capability is created by marketing

A developer argues that AI's perceived functional capability is largely a product of marketing rather than genuine technological advancement. The piece critiques how hype and branding shape public understanding of AI systems.

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https://ianv.substack.com/p/ais-functional-capability-is-created Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49110291

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