AI acts as a multiplier for the best, not an equalizer for all
Yuchenj_UW · x · 2026-08-23
YuchenjUW argues that AI won't erase the gap between people, just as free internet knowledge didn't stop most from choosing TikTok over education. With tools like Claude Code and ChatGPT available to everyone, the best will use them more effectively to compound their advantages. AI is a multiplier, not an equalizer.
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