Ask HN: What's the sentiment behind the negative reactions to AI-related posts?

3 pointsspike_protein2y ago2 comments

I often observe in the Telegram HN channel (13k subscriptions) that AI-related posts, including topics like LLM, OpenAI, and LLAMA, receive reactions like poo, vomit, and dislike emojis. I'm curious to understand the reasons behind these reactions. Is it driven by concerns about job displacement or the perceived overhype of AI? Your insights would be appreciated. For context, I'm neutral on whether AI is inherently positive or negative.

The channel link: https://t.me/hackernewslive

2 comments

jqpabc1232y ago

AI has yet to produce any real "intelligence".

Not just my opinion but also that of Stanford researchers.

https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ais-ostensible-emergent-abilit...

This widespread *belief* in "emergent" intelligence lacks any real basis in fact and is quickly assuming religious/cult status. The fact that more then 1000 tech "leaders" recently signed an open letter effectively proclaiming their devotion to this cult mentality marks a low point for the industry in my opinion.

https://www.complex.com/life/a/backwoodsaltar/elon-musk-tech...

mydriasis2y ago

From what I'm gathering, a lot of people are jaded on the "tech hype cycles". Having come off the crypto cycle which ended with a bunch of thievery and not much good for society if we're frank, it seems to me that people are worried that this new AI technology will either be a bust or be used for the same kind of cons and evil.

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