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I don't mean to throw shade but that explanation makes me understand even less. Yes, it is a generic term used to describe a whole array of technologies - is that a bad thing now ? I understand that some people might misunderstand if they don't know much about the subject but isn't that true of all technical terms ?
It's to me intentional misdirection via generality I suppose.
Which I'd attribute to malice considering the amount of money its currently making
Do you have information that any AI company is currently money ? AFAIK all foundational models are still bleeding money and are subsidized by VC money. There is even the distinct possibility that these companies may never be profitable at the current pricing.
You're right in the semantics there, as a whole I can't say many AI companies are net positive, but that's exactly why they have the money to spend on marketing - its really all they got