Opinion

Cultural commentary, drama, hype cycles, and editorial perspectives

The AI Hype Cycle: We've Been Here Before

Every major technology goes through the same cycle: peak hype, trough of disillusionment, then gradual acceptance. AI is no different.

Everyone's talking about AI safety, but the conversation splits into camps: the worried, the dismissive, and the confused.

The debate over open vs closed AI models is heating up. Both sides have valid points. Neither side is winning.

AI is changing the job market. Some jobs are at risk. Others are being created. The transition won't be smooth.

Everyone's talking about AI ethics, but the conversation is fragmented. We need to focus on what actually matters.