What kind of bubble is AI?
Summary
Cory Doctorow discusses his upcoming tour for *The Bezel* and a new book proposal on "inshittification." He reads his Locust Magazine column, "What Kind of Bubble is AI?", arguing that the AI hype is a speculative bubble. Doctorow compares it to past tech crashes, questioning if valuable infrastructure or skills will remain after the inevitable burst.
Topics discussed
Kickstarter update and upcoming book tour dates
Announcement of a new book on inshittification
Introduction to the AI bubble column and tech bubble types
The dot-com bubble: residue and skilled workforce
Crypto, Uber, and bubbles that leave nothing behind
The high cost of AI models and the productivity paradox
Regulatory hurdles and potential salvage from the AI bust
Conclusion, credits, and licensing information
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