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Matthew's avatar

As they say, turkeys don’t vote for Christmas. Young people are at the sharp end of AI-driven job losses, hence the backlash. But I’m pretty sure they will also see the benefits in the medium term.

Either way, I don’t see them being able to stop the rocket ship.

(Got to say, putting a data centre in one of the driest states in the US is particularly mad though)

David Mattin's avatar

The rocketship does seem unstoppable. But I think there's going to be an almighty argument about it.

Les Reiss's avatar

Spot on David. I always look forward to your onsite into our futures, at whatever age we may be.

David Mattin's avatar

Thanks very much Les! Great to hear.

Marco & Sabrina's avatar

It's about time!

Derrick's avatar

Saying this is “creature versus machine” is like saying the film Don’t Look Up was about “creature versus comet”.

David Mattin's avatar

Say more Derrick

Derrick's avatar

It’s creature versus creature. The wealthy alchemists want to birth a new intelligence they don’t fully understand. The pushback from multiple directions is understandable. But as in the film Don’t Look Up, most of humanity is indifferent, clueless even - of the stakes