Have you ever thought about how AI might reshape our job market in the next few years? It’s a big topic, and honestly, there’s a lot of mixed feelings about it.
A while ago, I was super optimistic about AI. I pictured a future with productivity skyrocketing, cheaper services, and even an uptick in job opportunities. You know, how companies would start using AI in dramatic ways and you’d see a noticeable dip in unemployment rates — maybe even down to 10% by 2029. Sounds exciting, right?
But then I started digging into the latest AI news, especially with the buzz around GPT-5. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it seems like it’s just a minor upgrade from GPT-4. This might indicate we’re hitting diminishing returns with large language models (LLMs). It’s a bit of a bummer when you consider that the reasoning capabilities aren’t really improving much either. And let’s be real, the hallucination issue is still there, lurking in the background.
Experts like Gary Marcus have pointed out that we might need an entirely different approach, rather than sticking with these “black box” LLMs. As a result, I can’t help but feel pessimistic. It kind of makes you wonder about AI stocks, too — could they take a hit when the hype dies down?
So, what have LLMs really done so far? Here’s my summary:
– Helped with customer support.
– Enhanced search experiences.
– Made coding a bit faster for developers.
– But self-driving? We’re still waiting on that one. It seems like the timeline keeps stretching out.
What’s on the horizon? There are talks about agents that could use computers like humans do, or specialized AIs that tackle specific tasks. But honestly, they don’t sound as thrilling as I hoped.
Here’s why I’m asking: Is anyone out there still excited about the potential for massive change? Are we still dreaming about that 10% unemployment by 2029?
I’d love to hear what you think — are you still holding on to that optimism, or are you feeling a bit worried like I am? Let’s chat about it!