The Leverage of the Remaining 0.0001% in AI Research

binarybits · x · 2026-08-18

Continuing the discussion on automation, the argument highlights that even if 99.9999% of the process is automated, the remaining fraction handled by humans is critical. Given the immense leverage of AI systems, that tiny percentage of decision-making becomes even more valuable in the future, justifying the current high compensation for researchers.

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