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Let's not fool ourselves about AI taking jobs. It's humans, laying humans off

A seasoned tech professional argues that current AI is overhyped, far from true artificial intelligence, and heavily reliant on human maintenance. Companies use AI as an excuse to lay off talented workers, but the real issue is human decisions. The article calls for realistic expectations and warns against marketing-driven narratives.

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Let's not fool ourselves about AI taking jobs. It's humans, laying humans off
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  • Current AI is overhyped and lacks the capabilities of true artificial intelligence.
  • AI systems heavily depend on human maintenance and training, and often hallucinate.
  • Job losses attributed to AI are actually caused by human managers using AI as a pretext.
  • Significant gaps remain in innovation, emotional understanding, and physical interaction.

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