The hard truth about AI? It might produce some better software | John Naughton

If there’s one area in which artificial intelligence could actually be useful, it’s in the writing of computer code

As you have doubtless noticed, we are in the middle of a feeding frenzy about something called generative AI. Legions of hitherto normal people – and economists – are surfing a wave of irrational exuberance about its transformative potential. It’s the newest new thing.

For anyone suffering from the fever, two antidotes are recommended. The first is the hype cycle monitor …

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