Block-Stacking Problem Has a Preposterous Solution You Need to See to Believe (scientificamerican.com)

To steelman the argument, aren't C-level executives saying that due to generative AI, the workforce can be reduced, which is the equivalent of saying that people don't have value?

BrenBarn · 1h ago

Truth is I thought it mattered. I thought that MUSIC mattered. But does it bollocks. Not compared to how people matter.

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People Are the Point

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