aburtch3d ago
I like @pluralistic ‘s writing because he can succinctly summarize exactly what’s happening with tech today.
ShutterBugged2d ago
Show threadJustin
@aburtch
From what ive seen companies aren't firing workers to replace them with AI that's doesn't work. They are
firing workers to PAY for AI that doesn't work. 😥🤣😥😥🤣🤮🤮
@pluralistic
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Show threadPatrys3d ago

@justin @aburtch @pluralistic

It's more complex than that. They fire workers to reduce operational costs in an attempt to make their P&L look better. Fewer hands mean it's even harder to maintain the revenue, so they look for a force multiplier. And that's where AI comes in with false promises.

Show threadferricoxide3d ago
@justin @aburtch @pluralistic

Funny thing is, when you look at C-suite to "drones" pay-ratios, more savings "to pay for AI" would be realized by replacing key elements of the C-suite with AI. Decision-making likely wouldn't be any worse with AI CXXes and might come closer to worthwhile AI use-cases.
Show threadaburtch3d ago
@ferricoxide @justin @pluralistic 🤣 I’ve definitely read articles they say a CEO’s job could very easily be replaced by AI.