The amount of money that generative AI startups are asking in Silicon Valley is staggering. It's an order of magnitude higher than what the typical ask was back in the dotcom era. So why aren't we feeling rich? Probably because the money hasn't been spent yet, and the number of geeks who could stand to see the money is a lot smaller. This isn't just building websites.
But then the cost of artificial intelligence is declining rapidly. So why are the major players asking for so much money? Because they want people to buy the dream, the promise.
Remember DevinAI? That was the generative AI app that was going to code all your projects? Turned out to be a dud. It was all hype, and overpromises like that will make everyone skittish about spending multiple billions.
This is an important video and shows how easily our phones can be hacked.
A degree, especially a PhD, is like a badge, a shiny sticker that says, “I’m educated.” But here’s the kicker – this badge might not make you more productive or happier. In fact, less time in school and more time in the real world could be the real recipe for success.Imagine if we recruited professors not just for their academic credentials but for their real-world achievements. People who’ve actually built things that work, could revolutionize how we teach software engineering or entrepreneurship. But we’re not there yet. We’re still caught in a system that values form over function, prestige over practicality.
