Interestingly, Wikipedia actually is testing AI technology, but not for editing or for content creation or even for searching. It wants to use it to assist in vandalism detection. Not a bad idea TBH, but I could definitely see how this could go wrong lol.
Should I invest money in AI? Yes or no.
Investing in AI can be a smart move given its explosive growth trajectory and transformative potential, but it’s not a blanket “yes” for everyone—especially if you’re risk-averse or new to the market. AI is projected to drive massive economic value, with global spending hitting nearly $1.5 trillion in 2025 alone, fueled by infrastructure like data centers and chips. Private investment reached a record $109.1 billion in the U.S. in 2024, outpacing rivals like China by 12x, and generative AI alone pulled in $33.9 billion. This isn’t hype; it’s backed by real adoption—88% of executives plan to boost AI budgets in the next year, with high performers seeing EBIT lifts of 5%+ through workflow redesigns and scaling. By 2026, AI could accelerate U.S. GDP growth to 2.25%, stabilizing labor markets and unlocking productivity gains across sectors like manufacturing and logistics.
That said, the risks are real and mounting. AI stocks have soared on exuberance, but valuations are stretched—some trade at 50x revenue multiples, raising bubble fears akin to the dot-com era. Recent pullbacks in names like Nvidia highlight volatility, with concerns over whether massive capex (e.g., hyperscalers’ $300B+ spend in 2025) will yield quick profits. Job displacement could hit 100 million roles in the next decade, sparking recessions or social backlash, while concentration in mega-caps like NVDA adds systemic fragility. Geopolitical tensions (U.S.-China chip wars) and ethical issues like data privacy could trigger regulations that slow momentum.
| Aspect | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Growth Potential | $200B global AI investment by 2025; 18.7% YoY rise in gen AI funding. | Returns lag: Most firms see <5% revenue boost so far; capex may not pay off soon. |
| Market Momentum | Deal values up 127% YoY; AI-native firms hitting strong ARR. | Bubble risks: 45% of fund managers flag AI as top market threat; sharp selloffs ongoing. |
| Long-Term Impact | Reshapes industries (e.g., humanoid robots, agents); triples revenue/employee in exposed sectors. | Volatility & ethics: High beta stocks; job losses, privacy regs could backfire. |
Ultimately, if your risk tolerance aligns with tech’s ups and downs (think 20-30% swings), yes—AI could be as disruptive as the internet. But consult a financial advisor, DYOR, and never invest what you can’t lose. Recent X chatter echoes this: Excitement around NVDA and TSLA fleets, but warnings on bubbles. What’s your timeline and risk level? That’ll tip the scales.
A person can’t regrow legs, but countries are famously not people.
Someone else would have been better, but Carney is the best Canada can manage with its dogshit voting system. At least he’s a servant of the state and not corrupt dictator wannabe like Trump. (Increasingly not wannabe)
I’m starting to think the only way to tackle climate change is for the people to start destroying fossil fuel infrastructure, starting with the highest volume targets that take the longest time to replace.
It’s the UAE—not Saudi Arabia.
The only question I have is why the US was contributing such a disproportionate amount in the first place. It was an accident waiting to happen. It’s not like the US has always been terribly concerned with democracy. If they were, they’d have a real voting system like Germany. I really don’t understand why Trump didn’t happen sooner.
Well, turns out something interesting did happen at COP30.
The real genocide isn’t Israel killing all of the Gazans, though that would work. Not that many people have actually died in Gaza, as a percentage of the total population. For that to work as a means of genocide, the number of dead Gazans would be in the millions. It is not.
The real genocide is Israel destroying their homes, then relocating the people, thus emptying the Gaza strip. That is the real plan. That is what is underway right now. The first step is already complete.
Incidentally, this is how Stalin stole Crimea from the Tatars. No, Crimea was not always ethnically Russian, as Putin claims.
Well, don’t expect a popular uprising any time soon. The KGB have totally depoliticised the Russian people. They believe they have no control over the fate of their country. If Russia fails, it will be because of economic failure at a basic level, where the country’s food, transportation, and energy systems all just stop working. And nobody in Russia will care, or do anything to stop it.
It’s interesting that the KGB has engineered a country uniquely capable of letting itself die.
They can’t print usdies or yuan. And they sure as hell can’t make a microchip.
That was the most surprising thing I read in this article, though:
Even The People’s Republic of China (PRC), which was seen as a potential lender at one time, has turned down Russian requests for government loans.
I was thinking the same thing, so I looked them up:
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/national-security-journal-bias-and-credibility/
I guess it’s real. Just not popular.
Wikipedia doesn’t say anything about efforts to detect AI-generated content or to ensure only humans can edit. This is bad. I’m saving a copy of 2024 Wikipedia just in case.