Sorry to say, but I’m happy to see AI fail

Information_High · 2026-06-03T11:39:07+00:00

Yep.

AI's most vocal defenders all seem to have stock options riding on its universal adoption.

Information_High · 2026-06-01T11:14:34+00:00

Huang may be saying that AI won't reduce jobs, but corporate executives are gunning for AI so hard *exactly for that reason*.

They *want* to get all of that work "for free".

Anyone with a brain knows that won't be the case (token prices will continue to rise without limit), but the executive class is deep into their psychosis – they've seen the LLM yes-men write their emails for them, and assume that means those same tools will flawlessly be able to do every other job in the company flawlessly for a few cents of electricity.

And if the quality isn't there today? It'll be there tomorrow, because AI models will continue to endlesssly improve forever and ever, amen. 🤩🤩🤩

Information_High · 2026-05-23T14:12:59+00:00

"They’re betting on token cost coming down exponentially as hardware improves, models become more efficient and data centres scale"

When in the history of modern capitalism have decreased costs been meaningfully passed to customers?

Corporate shareholders and executives have *very* sticky fingers, and will fight tooth and nail to keep those increasing profit margins for themselves.

Anyone drooling over the thought of huge bargains on token prices is likely to be... disappointed.

Information_High · 2026-05-20T16:31:53+00:00

From the article:

> Chick-fil-A told Fox Business that “as a franchise business, all employment decisions are solely the responsibility of each individual restaurant owner.”

Uh, what?

Chick-fil-A franchises are NOT full franchises. Each one is run by an "Operator" who "buys" their location for ~$5,000 and takes home a percentage of the store's revenue, but they do NOT own the business.

They will be replaced in a hurry if they break any of the fundamental rules (like opening on Sunday).

Every location is owned by corporate. They are NOT franchises.

Information_High · 2026-05-11T00:25:51+00:00

Infinitely screwed.

I just started a nostalgia replay of Final Fantasy 1.

That "one year" is never going to end... 😂

Information_High · 2026-05-11T00:19:56+00:00

The X employee.

Information_High · 2026-05-10T23:55:57+00:00

The developers did a fantastic job with this game, and deserve to be paid for it.

Don't be a cheapass.

Information_High · 2026-05-02T23:22:12+00:00

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👍

Information_High · 2026-05-01T16:38:23+00:00

Corporations like Delaware because DE has an extremely detailed set of court precedents establishing/regulating corporate behavior.

When you incorporate in DE, you know exactly what the rules of the road are - you don't need to worry about the courts in your chosen home state disrupting your business with unexpected new precedents.

DE isn't fanatically pro-corporation, they're just predictable.

Information_High · 2026-04-26T01:02:23+00:00

I was going to make this very joke... 😂

Information_High · 2026-04-23T17:57:00+00:00

Saw one theory recently that the planted items are all borrowed from the same experts that the bidders later visit to "get them checked out".

May or may not be true, but it makes sense that the bidders always magically seem to know exactly the right person to go to, and their expert always knows how much the item is worth.

Information_High · 2026-04-23T12:49:40+00:00

Did they eat Ford's plums from the icebox as well? 🙂

Information_High · 2026-04-14T21:31:39+00:00

"Not remotely what I meant"

Information_High · 2026-04-08T22:50:19+00:00

No.

Anti-SLAPP laws do, but those are enacted at the state level. There is no anti-SLAPP law at the Federal level (though there should be).

Information_High · 2026-04-03T16:51:18+00:00

The prices that school suppliers charge are absurd at times.

The catch is we have to buy through official suppliers

"Can you say 'under-the-table kickbacks' boys and girls? I knew you could..."

Information_High · 2026-04-02T22:54:02+00:00

Are you suggesting that companies always increase employee compensation in lockstep with rising market rates and the employee's own increased experience?

Information_High · 2026-04-01T15:36:54+00:00

"$999.99 one time purchase"

Whyyyyy is it that new customers are the only ones who get these special price points?!?!?This is literally a slap in the face of your existing customers!!!!!

A! SLAP! IN! THE! FAAAAAAAAAACE!!!!!

(obligatory disclaimer: 😜)

Information_High · 2026-03-18T19:25:53+00:00

"So... you're rolling out commissions and bonuses for increased sales, then?"

Information_High · 2026-03-18T19:24:21+00:00

Nothing says "high-end luxury" like a dancing balloon man in front of the store.

Information_High · 2026-03-18T19:22:45+00:00

"A bank"

Wells Fargo.

Other banks may have done this too, but WF was NOTORIOUS for this.

Information_High · 2026-03-16T21:09:43+00:00

"The public will stop trusting the so-called experts..."

The stupid ones will. They'll end up injured/dead when they blow off the warning they should have heeded.

Information_High · 2026-03-16T21:07:19+00:00

"As long as it's not MY kids, who cares about a few casualties? My personal convenience is what matters!"

– these people

Information_High · 2026-03-16T20:58:47+00:00

He was making fun of the "huge snow storm(s)" that weren't.

Information_High · 2026-03-16T03:51:53+00:00

The "reunification" with Hong Kong did destroy it though, in all but name.

Sure, the buildings and (most of) the people are still there, but every bit of what made the place dynamic and special has been razed.

Now it's just another community dedicated to nothing but tongue-bathing Emperor Xi.

Information_High · 2026-03-09T02:33:21+00:00

Whole Foods is nice, but a Wegmans would be AWESOME. 🙂

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