[win311fwg]

There is never just one cause, but I do think AI is one of them.

Not in some AI "dey took er jerbs" kind of way, but because businesses are turning their investment focus towards AI-related ventures, like building data centres, and away from investments that require tech workers. Non-residential construction jobs, for example, have surged.

[bogzz]

Well yes, Meta even said so explicitly about their upcoming layoffs. They're offsetting the capital expenditures into data centers, and "preparing for greater efficiency brought on by AI-assisted workers".

[RealityVoid]

So who is getting that money then? Contractors building sites? Is it going off to the silicon manufacturers? Is Nvidia getting a large part of the pie?

[CoastalCoder]

> Not in some AI "dey took er jerbs" kind of way

FWIW, I read this as equating a particular regional accent with stupidity.

I imagine it wasn't intentional, but it's something to consider.

[PessimalDecimal]

It's a South Park reference. It very much is equating the accent with stupidity and backwardness.

In their defense, they make fun of nearly everyone. But they definitely were mocking White Southerners there.

[davidw]

In the episode, it's not what I'd call a southern accent.

[win311fwg]

Nice of you to share a little about yourself. Pleased to meet you.

What do you think makes you feel unsure if you were intentional or not?