AI Flare

Introduction: Google’s announcement of Gemini 2.5 feels less like a groundbreaking leap and more like a shrewdly executed marketing maneuver. While incremental improvements are touted, a closer look reveals a significant price increase for its flagship model, raising questions about the true value proposition for developers. This analysis dissects the announcement, separating hype from reality. Key Points The price increase for Gemini 2.5 Flash, despite claimed performance improvements, suggests a prioritization of profit over accessibility. The introduction of Flash-Lite, a…

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Introduction: The breathless hype around AI adoption masks a fundamental truth: technology’s success hinges not on algorithms, but on human hearts and minds. While the “four E’s” framework presented offers a palatable solution, a deeper, more cynical look reveals significant cracks in its optimistic facade. Key Points The core issue isn’t technical; it’s the emotional and psychological resistance to rapid technological change, particularly regarding job security and the perceived devaluation of human skills. The industry needs to move beyond superficial…

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Introduction: Jürgen Schmidhuber, a name whispered in hushed tones amongst AI researchers, claims he’s the unsung hero of generative AI. His impressive list of accomplishments and stinging accusations against the “Deep Learning Trio” demand a closer look. But is his claim of foundational contributions just a bitter self-promotion, or a crucial correction to the history of AI? Key Points Schmidhuber’s early work on LSTMs, GANs, and pre-training laid the groundwork for much of today’s generative AI, as evidenced by his…

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