alt Hacker NewsOn the ground, I have definitely replaced peoples' income with AI spend. If you haven't, or aren't even aware of it having happened, I think we're coming from meaningfully different places.
On the ground, I have definitely replaced peoples' income with AI spend. If you haven't, or aren't even aware of it having happened, I think we're coming from meaningfully different places.
Company with a growing market got a productivity improving technology and decided to reduce their headcount? That seems...counter productive. The natural response would be to get more customers and grow.
Short-termism is always a thing I guess, but these companies just end up hiring different people (who can use the AI better) down the line, which is in line with my conclusion.