Introduction to the AI Bubble
As generative AI has taken off since ChatGPT’s debut, inspiring hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and infrastructure developments, the top question on many people’s minds has been: Is generative AI a bubble, and if so, when will it pop? To help us potentially answer that question, a live conversation with prominent AI critic Ed Zitron is scheduled to take place.
About the Live Conversation
The live conversation will be hosted on October 7 at 3:30 pm ET as part of the Ars Live series. Ed Zitron is the host of the Better Offline podcast and CEO of EZPR, a media relations company. He writes the newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, where he frequently dissects OpenAI’s finances and questions the actual utility of current AI products.
Discussion Topics
During the conversation, topics such as whether the current AI investment frenzy matches the actual business value being created, what happens when companies realize their AI spending isn’t generating returns, and whether we’re seeing signs of a peak in the current AI hype cycle will be discussed. The conversation will also delve into what it’s like to be a prominent and sometimes controversial AI critic amid the drumbeat of AI mania in the tech industry.
Joining the Conversation
You can watch the discussion live on YouTube when the time comes. While Ed and the host don’t see eye to eye on everything, his sharp criticism of the AI industry’s excesses should make for an engaging discussion about one of tech’s most consequential questions right now.
Saving the Event
To save the event, you can add it to your Google Calendar or download the .ics file to add to your calendar. The event details are as follows: Join Ars Technica’s Senior AI Reporter for a live conversation with prominent AI critic Ed Zitron.
Conclusion
The live conversation aims to provide insight into the current state of the AI industry and whether the investment frenzy is sustainable. With Ed Zitron’s sharp criticism and the host’s expertise, the discussion is expected to be engaging and thought-provoking.
FAQs
Q: When is the live conversation scheduled to take place?
A: The live conversation is scheduled to take place on October 7 at 3:30 pm ET.
Q: Who is Ed Zitron?
A: Ed Zitron is the host of the Better Offline podcast and CEO of EZPR, a media relations company.
Q: What topics will be discussed during the conversation?
A: Topics such as the current AI investment frenzy, the actual business value being created, and the potential peak in the current AI hype cycle will be discussed.
Q: How can I watch the discussion live?
A: You can watch the discussion live on YouTube when the time comes.
Q: Can I add the event to my calendar?
A: Yes, you can add the event to your Google Calendar or download the .ics file to add to your calendar.
