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by spsgtn 3485 days ago
This reminds me of the stem cell research boom and bust of the late 90s and 00s. It turns out that the new and shiny toy doesn't work for everything. However, it's not really a bust, as AI, similar to stem cells applications, will continue to do wonders where it is the best tool for the job.
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We're not even close to reaping the benefits of stem cell research yet. It's way too early to deem it's success to be just mediocre.
Stem cell research bust?