Analyzing the Overlooked Aspects of GenAI: Purpose and Costs
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Summary
The article discusses the overlooked issues of GenAI, focusing on its purpose and costs, highlighting the significant investments made in the field. It reflects on the author's regret for not addressing these central concerns in a previous narrative.
Key quotes
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Now I’m regretting that piece because I totally ignored the two central issues with AI: What it’s meant to do, and how much it really costs.
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