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the hidden opportunity cost of this insane bet on generative AI is immense
the hidden opportunity cost of this insane bet on generative AI is immense Economic activity flowing into the AI sector is crowding out other forms of investment. Shalom Lappin, drawing on Robert Gord
the hidden opportunity cost of this insane bet on generative AI is immense Economic activity flowing into the AI sector is crowding out other forms of investment. Shalom Lappin, drawing on Robert Gordon's work, in a new essay for @Quillette https://quillette.com/2026/09/18/myths-and-illusions-of-the-digital-age-ai-tech-musk/
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Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-09-20