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AI is the most powerful technology on the planet

AI is has been working behind the scenes for quite some time for the most lucrative applications and it’s already changing the way we do things

The rate of development change in AI tech is staggering and it’s going to get very real by 2030


3 posted on 02/08/2026 3:17:27 PM PST by rdcbn1 (..when poets buy guns, tourist season is over................Walter R. Mead)
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To: rdcbn1

Prepare for your cyber-Christ


4 posted on 02/08/2026 3:23:58 PM PST by JZelle
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To: rdcbn1
AI is the most powerful technology on the planet

AI is has been working behind the scenes for quite some time for the most lucrative applications and it's already changing the way we do things

I would be interested in the materials that have caused you to reach these conclusions. I have spent a considerable amount, of time money, and effort on hardware and leased virtual machines that run Large Language Models (LLMs) and other types of AI software. I have also spent a considerable amount on premium AI commercial services.

I am a hobbyist and enjoy looking into this area. In addition, my next-door neighbor is a software engineer who works for Amazon. He shares his perspective on AI developments frequently.

I do not regret the effort and money that I have put into AI projects... I shared this article because the more I learn about the limitations, the more I realize that the hype has convinced people with no experience actually working with AI that what is coming is not likely to be even close to what is being promised. These are tools that will and already have resulted in changes in the way that business is done. But the predictions are more in the realm of fantasy than reality.

17 posted on 02/08/2026 4:27:51 PM PST by fireman15
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To: rdcbn1

The rate of development change in AI tech is staggering and it’s going to get very real by 2030

I have spent $ Thousands on local hardware for working with AI platforms and models. But anyone who wants to get their feet wet with various AI models and tools can do so for free. Google Cloud Platform offers $300 of free credit good for 90 days.

https://cloud.google.com/pricing

You can set up a very powerful virtual machine using various flavors of Linux or even Windows Server for nothing. You can pick from pre-configured VMs, start with a template, or basically go on your own. There are all sorts of videos on YouTube or other sources which explain how to do this.

I guarantee that this can widen your perspective on AI.


23 posted on 02/08/2026 4:52:14 PM PST by fireman15
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To: rdcbn1
The rate of development change in AI tech is staggering and it’s going to get very real by 2030 Sorry I forgot to italicize your words in me last post.
24 posted on 02/08/2026 4:54:09 PM PST by fireman15
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To: rdcbn1

cold (room temp) fusion was talked up for a few years there too, bub


44 posted on 02/08/2026 8:42:12 PM PST by one guy in new jersey
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To: rdcbn1
"The rate of development change in AI tech is staggering and it’s going to get very real by 2030"

Agreed.

I did hear yesterday that one of the new AI models is claiming to be demon-possessed. I plan to suggest to it that it's not much of a demon if it announces itself.

61 posted on 02/09/2026 10:46:25 AM PST by The Duke (Not without incident)
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