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The original was posted on /r/singularity by /u/scholorboy on 2024-01-18 17:55:00+00:00.
In 2017, the idea of an AI that understands and communicates like we have today was considered a mere fantasy, often exaggerated. Now that we've achieved this level of AI, life seems largely unchanged, suggesting that much of the hype was overstated.
Don't get me wrong, AI is indeed revolutionary. However, I believe we might be overestimating its impact on quality of life. Terms like "post-scarcity era" seem unreasonable. As long as humans live in a society, scarcity will exist because there will always be someone who has more.
Again, don't misunderstand me—I am extremely enthusiastic about AI. But I think this sub often indulges in somewhat pointless hype. Even if AI dramatically changes our daily schedules, it may not have a significant impact on our subjectively experienced quality of life. After all, we are likely to remain the same greedy, loving, fearful, and brave beings we've been for centuries.