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Slop, productivity, and why the AI-fueled world is going nowhere mighty fast
Summary
Gary Marcus discusses a graph by John Burn-Murdoch that captures his perspective on productivity in the AI-driven era, suggesting that we may not be advancing as rapidly as perceived. This post reflects on the implications of AI on work output and societal progress.
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