tanteFeb 13

So. Everybody knows that "AI" is the future and inevitable and everyone loves it.

That is why Microsoft and Google are paying influencers between 400K and 600K to sell their AI products:

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/google-microsoft-pay-creators-500000-and-more-to-promote-ai.html?ref=aftermath.site

But hey, those are very serious businesses, they must have done their research and run their cost-benefit analyses to ensure they spend their money wisely, right? Quote:

"Creators can charge up to $100,000 per post, Eckstein said.
“Some of these bigger companies have so much money to spend,” he said, “that they don’t care to negotiate.”"

#totallyNotABubble #dontsayAIisabubble

Show threadHolger DittmannFeb 13

@tante Meanwhile, IBM is already marketing „quantum-enabled AI“. Because executives from lots of companies believe they want it.

https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/enterprise-2030

Show threadThe GrouchybeastFeb 13

@HolgerTDittmann @tante '79% of executives say AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030, but only 24% can clearly see where that revenue will come from.'

Never have I read a clearer illustration of why the easiest way for large companies to immediately cut costs for zero downside would be to fire their executives.

Show threadThe Grouchybeast

@HolgerTDittmann @tante '59% of executives say quantum-enabled AI will transform their industry by 2030'.

Jesus Christ.

I have a new business plan. I'm going to offer a service where I will survey a company's executives to find these people, and then personally hand them a P45. My rates will be low because my job satisfaction will be immense.

Feb 13 at 12:28pmWeb
Show threadStephan EggermontFeb 13
@Grouchybeast @HolgerTDittmann @tante with a low rate you‘ll never get hired for this