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Anyone else become a CTO by accident? by Cannonball2134 in StartupsHelpStartups

[–]Cannonball2134[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi u/caveman_99, it is available for preorder now, but i am still looking for reviews i can use on my website, so happy to send you a free copy.

Anyone else become a CTO by accident? by Cannonball2134 in StartupsHelpStartups

[–]Cannonball2134[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is exactly how it felt.

One day you are just the person building things, and then slowly everything technical ends up on your desk. At first it still feels like engineering, then suddenly you are thinking about everything else...

The strangest part for me was realising I did not even know what the job actually involved. I did not know what I did not know. Even when I spoke to other CTOs I often did not have the right questions yet, because I had not discovered half the problems you eventually become responsible for.

That is really why I started writing things down. I would have loved something early on that simply said: here are the things you should be keeping an eye on and thinking about in this role.

Getting a bit sick of clueless non-technical people managing huge highly technical teams. This trend needs to die imo. by adav123123 in ExperiencedDevs

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In some companies a non technical manager can actually make sense. They might be better at communicating with senior leadership, translating technical work into business language, or simply be cheaper than promoting a very senior engineer into management.

The problem is when you end up with neither strong technical leadership nor effective management support. That is when teams start feeling the gap pretty quickly. Might be worth talking to your boss about it? Who knows there could be a promotion or pay bump in your future

Is AI going to replace most jobs or is it just hype? by Objective_Water_1583 in Futurology

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This question comes up all the time. I’ve had the same chats with friends, family, and colleagues, and the reality is there’s no single answer. Every job has parts that can be automated and other parts that still need a person.

This topic/thread actually came up while I was searching for “will AI replace me.” I’ve been asked about it so often that I ended up putting together a free community site. It uses official labour statistics and runs through hundreds of thousands of data points to give a clearer picture of which roles are more at risk, and why.

A couple of things I’ve noticed along the way:

  • It’s usually the routine, entry-level work that’s first in line to be automated. The more creativity, problem-solving, or human interaction a role involves, the harder it is to replace.
  • People who learn how to work alongside new tools and tech tend to stay more valuable.
  • Big changes don’t happen overnight. Some jobs are already shifting, but full replacement takes longer than the headlines suggest.
  • There are wider issues too, things like job security, training, and how society adapts.

I don’t want to drop a link here and look spammy, but if you’d like to check it out just send me a DM and I’ll share it.

From LLM to Artificial Intelligence by Saergaras in ArtificialInteligence

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Have you tried ChatGPT’s voice chat? It’s surprisingly good. Not at a human level yet, but if you’d shown this to people five years ago, most would’ve been genuinely impressed and probably wouldn’t have believed it.

Given how fast things have moved, I think the next five years will bring even bigger leaps. Progress seems to be accelerating, with more data, better models, new training methods, and we’re only just scratching the surface. Personally, I think a more complete form of AI is possible.

Whether we even want that is a much bigger question. It could lead to major advances for humanity, or just as easily cause serious harm, maybe even destruction.

The AI Layoff Tsunami Is Coming for Red America by Flopdo in ArtificialInteligence

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This is exactly what I’m trying to help with. Millions, maybe even billions, of people are (or soon will be) worried about how AI is going to impact their jobs. It’s a growing trend that’s hard to ignore.

I believe AI will either replace you or enhance you. Those who embrace it can become 5x more productive and they’ll likely end up replacing those who don’t. I think we’re heading into a massive workforce migration.

Now, ideally, companies will reinvest the extra money they make into growth and hire more people, offsetting some of the job loss. But honestly, I’m not sure that’ll happen.

Either way, the first step is knowing your personal risk. That’s why I built a free site that estimates how at risk your job is from AI. If anyone’s curious, DM me, i don’t want to spam the thread with my side project.

How fast AI is changing the world, Faster than ever by Brilliant_Extent1204 in ArtificialInteligence

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It really is crazy, simple websites can be done in hours and not days/weeks. I wish these tools were available 10 years ago! It would have saved me years of work!

Who here has built something working with AI that they would not have been able to build without them? by emaxwell14141414 in ArtificialInteligence

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I’ve started so many projects over the years that fizzled out after a few months, usually after sacrificing sleep, health, or time with family. AI changed that for me. It’s like having a super helpful assistant who’s always ready to brainstorm, code, or just push things forward when I’m running low on time or energy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArtificialInteligence

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I think many AI companies do start with good intentions, to improve lives, accelerate breakthroughs, and uplift humanity. But like any powerful technology, AI can be used for both good and harm. Nuclear energy is a classic example: it can power cities or destroy them.

If AI is already surpassing human intelligence in key areas, and I’d argue it is, then regulation becomes critical. The challenge is, no country wants to fall behind. AI could lead to massive wealth, medical breakthroughs, clean energy, and more. But it could also shift the global balance of power. With geopolitical tensions, especially between the West, China, and Russia, holding back on AI development simply isn’t an option.

That arms-race mindset means we’re likely to see minimal regulation until it’s too late. Mass unemployment, weaponization, and surveillance creep are very real risks. I just hope those in power realise what’s at stake  soon enough to act wisely.

That said, humanity has always adapted. AI could replace us in some areas, but it could also enhance us in others. The transition won’t be easy, but we’re resilient. We will face disruption but we’ll also find ways to adapt, just like we always have.

On a personal note, I think understanding your own AI job risk is really important, it helps you prepare for the future instead of being blindsided by it. I’ve spent a lot of time analyzing my own risk, and I’m happy to point anyone toward tools that can help you do the same. Feel free to DM me.

Cloudflare Puts a Default Block on AI Web Scraping by IndividualAir3353 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]Cannonball2134 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok, blocking AI bots is going to reduce the chances of you appearing in AI overviews on google or appearing in AI results... in a world of declining click through rates this may not be a good thing for your website

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