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Like AI, we have had access to great computing power, all types of open and closed source softwares for decades. Still most people aren't even using Excel fully. AI is capable but most people won't use it as well for most use cases

In this way AI is very overrated. 99% of even office users are basic excel users. We have had open source databases, rbdms, Hadoop and what not. Frankly most people don't even need AI

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  1. 2026-11-01 18:27 · r/artificial
    Like AI, we have had access to great computing power, all types of open and closed source softwares for decades. Still most people aren't even using Excel fully. AI is capable but most people won't use it as well for most use cases

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