Short-term, sure in some contexts. Long-term? Nobody knows yet.
Useful = able to be used for practical purposes.
As an extreme example, most effective weapons are useful to the person using them, but aren't necessarily a net benefit.
Is AI going to make life meaningfully better for most people? That's uncertain. Is it useful for the tasks in front of me today? Yes, definitely.
Useful = able to be used for practical purposes.
As an extreme example, most effective weapons are useful to the person using them, but aren't necessarily a net benefit.
Is AI going to make life meaningfully better for most people? That's uncertain. Is it useful for the tasks in front of me today? Yes, definitely.