Explaining AI to non-techies reveals we aren't early, the shift hasn't started
gabriel1 · x · 2026-08-15
The author shares a relatable moment of cognitive dissonance when explaining AI to someone outside the tech industry. While immersed in abstractions about the future of work, the listener asked if it was just a desktop application. This highlights the massive gap between AI industry hype and mainstream understanding.
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