Here are some gleanings from November's "Harper's Index":
- Portion of companies that report using AI in their business: 4/5
- Portion of those using AI for which it has not resulted in any "tangible bottom-line impact": 5/6
- Percentage change since 2023 in total U.S. investment in constructing housing: +5
- In total U.S. investment in constructing data centers: +115
- Portion of Americans with household incomes above $200,000 who expect AI to them more harm than good: 3/10
- Of those with household incomes below $50,000: 3/5
- Estimated percentage of ICE detainees who are held in private, for-profit facilities: 86
- Percentage of Americans over the age of 65 who say they can tell the time on an analog clock "instantly": 95
- Of those aged 18-30: 43
There are people who are worried about an "AI bubble" like we had with the dot.com bubble.
And with AI, the amount of energy these data centers use is massively unsustainable while working and middle-class folks are going to be negatively affected, such as losing their jobs.
It's not surprising ICE is using private prisons because it's just another way for the plutocrats to make money.
What is with the recent trend of players spitting on each in the NFL? I get that trash talking can get heated, but really, spitting on on opponent? That's just stupid.
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