AI Ideology vs. Economics: Which Will Drive the Future?
iamtrask · x · 2026-08-22
The author argues that while AI ideology emphasizes evolution and natural selection, the AI economy—driven by capitalism and free market competition to create value at the lowest cost—will ultimately prevail. The desire for safe, reliable, and cost-effective AI products will force this outcome.
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