Aren’t these “new” AI features impractical? — A data scientist’s rant.
When Technology’s Hype Outpaces Its Practicality.
Google’s new AI features came out recently. Since then, my Twitter feed, newsletters and YouTube recommendations are all filled with the new AI features and how they are the “best”. I couldn’t help but feel irritated seeing these things pop up again. Even now, some people are debating the quality of Gemini’s new features and Apple Intelligence when neither of these services has been released yet. Don’t get me wrong; I was the most excited when GPT-3.5, GPT-4, DALL·E 3, and MidJourney V6, etc, were released. However, things trending in AI right now feel somehow artificially hyped up. They are not as interesting as they make it to be.
Many recent advancements in these services, like image understanding, live speech, etc, are deeply appreciated by technical and day-to-day users. The proofreading option in Apple Notes, the “What’s on my screen” from both Apple and Pixel phones, and call notes are impressive and are products of hard work from a technical viewpoint. While not everyone uses these features daily, they are valuable for niche groups, such as…
