The Artificial Intelligence Scam

We are hearing the elites talking about AI, Artificial Intelligence and they hallucinate its improbable consequences. This is just like the bull we heard about the “Information Economy” in the 1990s.

 

This is just software we are able to do, but the elites appear to be unable to articulate projects that would be economically successful. We in the real world will believe that there is a future for AI, when software developers succeed in protecting large data from hackers and keep passenger trains from crashing. Computer software can be written to allow computers to process tasks on their own. Most of us have computer initiated virus protection, so we understand that this AI application needs to continue to be developed for cyber security.

 

There are AI applications being hyped that are vague, impractical, problematic, and won’t enjoy wide-spread consumer acceptance like driverless cars. We really need lower-priced cars with good mileage that last over 300,000 miles, but with fewer unnecessary gadgets that drive up the initial and maintenance costs.

 

It is true that automation applied to manufacturing has solved the quality problem, but automation will not replace all jobs.  High volume, high speed manufacturing plants are already operating for production of baby diapers, light bulbs, toilet paper and most other high volume consumer goods.

 

Lower volume manufacturing will continue to rely on labor, because automation costs are too high.  Automobiles now last over 300 thousand miles due to advances in automated design, hybrid capabilities, clear-coat paint, rust-proof materials and power efficiency.

 

The high priorities for AI are to harden our vulnerable power grid from solar damage and the microwave pulse weapon and to prevent hacking of our financial records and eradicate identity theft.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader