Will the AI bubble burst? Trillions are being poured into ever-bigger and more resource-hungry AI systems, but some worry that as returns shrink and doubts grow, the hype could end in global disaster.
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Cyber struggle: While trillions of dollars are being invested in increasingly large AI systems, experts warn that diminishing returns and rising costs could lead to global economic collapse. Glossary
Trailblazing - Introducing new ideas or ways of doing things.
Entrepreneur - A person who sets up their own business.
Peckish - Slightly hungry — wanting a small snack rather than a full meal.
Hype - Intense publicity, excitement, or promotion.
Mantra - A phrase that is often repeated, like a motto. The word comes from a Sanskrit term referring to a sacred utterance.
Silicon Valley - A global centre of technological innovation in Northern California. It is home to many start-up and global technology companies including Apple, Facebook and Google.
Moore's Law - The idea that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles roughly every two years, making computers faster and cheaper over time.
Blast radius - The range and scale of impact that a damaging event has beyond its original source.