Opinion: Bill Gates' AI Predictions Are the Latest Chapter in an Old Story
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-09-22
In his latest newsletter, David Linthicum argues that Bill Gates' AI predictions are nothing new—just the newest installment of the tech industry's long-running "the sky is falling" narrative. He points to similar recurring hype cycles throughout tech history and calls for a sober view of inflated AI expectations.
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