Google invented the Transformer yet still trails in AI, and pointing that out stirs fan wars
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-09-25
The poster argues that Google, despite inventing the Transformer architecture underlying modern LLMs, never automatically won AI and remains clearly behind today.
He also mocks the discourse around Elon Musk: claiming Musk is behind gets you 40 replies defending his resume, but "technology moves on" — first-mover advantage doesn't guarantee victory.
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