'AI is the biggest scam ever' claim draws mockery from tech writers

Journalist Seth Harpe claimed AI is an elaborate scam that mimics intelligence to bilk investors out of trillions, sparking viral debate. Tech writers including Dan Jeffries and Noah Smith mocked the argument, with one analogy noting AI 'pretending' to be intelligent is like a crane pretending to be strong.

2026-10-16 ~ 2026-10-17 · 2 related posts

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