I usually do my best to have substantive layman takes on topics like these, but truly, fuck the economy - the AI bubble bursting will solve nothing for regular people.
this post was submitted on 25 Sep 2025
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Ehh…you sure? I see you’re on solar punk. My first thought was the AI crash would be good for the environment more than economy, probably. Think of the water resources these things are taking alone.
My point was mostly that the economy isn't good for regular people, even in the best case scenario.
With or without AI, data centers will continue to expand and grow and suck up water - unless we design them in more sustainable ways. Even if the AI bubble bursts, the US can't exactly give up when actors like China are making great strides...
the US can't exactly give up when actors like China are making great strides
Why? Is China going to send Terminators after Americans?
Why?
Regardless of my own personal distaste for AI, it's hard for me to argue in good faith that there don't exist potential sensible and sustainable applications for the technology as it advances and people explore its use cases. I think it's vastly overhyped/overestimated in its present or near-future state unless serious leaps are made and I don't want to be confused as a proponent. Are we presently developing or using AI in any way that is sustainable? No, not at all.
Is China going to send Terminators after Americans?
I don't personally think that is going to happen, but those involved in the military industrial complex et. al may believe that or are preparing for AI being used in military applications in a general sense. Do I support these efforts? Not in the least, AI likely needs internationally regulated immediately to prevent such a reality.
Drag doesn't feel like you answered the question. Why is China doing better with AI bad?
Because if they use it in aggression e.g. against western allies in the SC sea, we need the technology to repel or counteract it.