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18. The gains are slowing down, not speeding up

Reply to Fil1957 (Reply #8)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 08:07 AM

16 hrs ago

Each new iteration of AI is resulting in smaller gains, not larger ones. There are inherent limitations to what a Large Language Model can do, because it fundamentally lacks critical judgment.

As a tool, wielded by a person with knowledge of their field and an understanding of what AI can and can't do, AI really can be helpful. It increases the productivity of a good employee. Trying to replace that employee with AI is the fevered dream of CEOs, but it's a really poor executive decision.

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Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark [View all] riversedge Monday OP

Ya think.................. turbinetree Monday #1

Now's the time to unionize FakeNoose Monday #2

They replaced the wrong people with AI. Should have replaced the idiot execs. Wonder Why Monday #3

Firing people from critical jobs isn't a very bright idea. patphil Monday #4

Deport AI for stealing our jobs IronLionZion Monday #5

The hyped ROI will never materialize pat_k Monday #6

Everyone knew this would happen at some point sakabatou Monday #7

Unfortunately, this is only temporary. Sooner or later AI will get good enough to replace the engineers permanently. Fil1957 Monday #8

And nuclear fusion will power our homes and warp drive will be a reality. paleotn Monday #10

This is not nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion does not exist. AI does, and is already replacing people. Like any other Fil1957 13 hrs ago #23

The gains are slowing down, not speeding up Random Boomer 16 hrs ago #18

Nobody knows what intelligence is yet. hunter 15 hrs ago #19

I don't agree. However if you were to replace the word "intelligence" with the word "consciosness", I would agree 100% Fil1957 13 hrs ago #24

And what have I been saying for months now. paleotn Monday #9

If you want... Maj. Dude Monday #11

Maybe some newer ones.... Delarage 16 hrs ago #17

I always though AI was overrated Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday #12

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Initech Monday #13

I hope they negotiated BIG raises. n/t mtngirl47 Monday #14

A bit off the mark NBachers Monday #15

May this be... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #16

I foresee a day when AI purposely builds unsafe vehicles mdbl 15 hrs ago #20

AI does not think. It does not reason. It has no intelligence. Bluetus 14 hrs ago #21

Fix Or Rehire Daily pstokely 13 hrs ago #22

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