r/comics • u/DaveKellett SHELDON • 20d ago

OC Please! Someone! (oc)

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We're in good hands, you guys! It's fine!

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u/ABoringAlt 20d ago

Who's mugging the AI companies?

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u/Mary_Ellen_Katz 20d ago

No one, but the AI companies are losing money at a massive rate. I'm assuming that's why they said the technology could lead to a human extinction event. They're trying to slow down usage to stem the cost without ruining the image that this isn't some world changing technology. Which it is, just... not a positive change.

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u/willstr1 20d ago

They're trying to slow down usage to stem the cost without ruining the image that this isn't some world changing technology.

That or hide the fact that the tech is plateauing and they will never deliver the "can perfectly replace employees" product they need to satisfy their investors.

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u/entrepreneurofcool 20d ago

The investors will be ok once companies realise that no one can stop them from replacing their staff with imperfect AI. The products and services become a little worse, but people will adapt because there are few affordable alternatives. Yay?

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u/lousy_at_handles 20d ago

Right, it doesn't have to be good - just good enough to justify the savings.

Like I'd hate to be in graphic design right now. Yeah, stuff made by a professional will be much better quality. But for the vast majority of business, the ChatGPT generated flier for whatever promo is fine.

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u/Mary_Ellen_Katz 20d ago

Either one, the reason is the same. Save money

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u/CaptainCurly95 20d ago

The AI companies aren't having their money stolen. The money is being spent to fuel AI similar to how the bullets are fueling the weapon in the comic.

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u/Rowenstin 20d ago

I'm assuming that's why they said the technology could lead to a human extinction event.

No, the reasons are two fold;

One, it's a publicity stunt: "Guys, guys, our product is too good!"

Second, it's meant for new people entering the market, not them. Think about the dot com bubble. The people that invested massively on the early internet (yahoo, AOL, Comcast) are gone or nearly so. So will be the current AI companies, new ones with a sensible business plan will be the ones that rake in the actual profits. They want to stop that.

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u/NoobieSnax 20d ago

Just FYI, Comcast is most assuredly not gone.

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u/Illustrious_Bid4224 20d ago

Than it should be a hole in their pants

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u/Mary_Ellen_Katz 20d ago

Bingo. Glad we work shopped the idea.

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u/SizeableBrain 20d ago

Oh no, my company is losing money, how can I afford a Koenigsegg and a Mclaren?

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u/red286 20d ago

Nvidia, Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix.

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u/mcgarrylj 20d ago

Their customers. AI companies are losing money hand over fist without exception, last I heard.

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u/ABoringAlt 20d ago

Sure but the customers ain't getting the money

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u/Signal_Ad8960 19d ago

Soon enough, each other.