Why do people expect Jensen Huang to know much about AI? 'Ask the shovel maker'
robertskmiles · x · 2026-10-01
robertskmiles questions why people look to Jensen Huang for insight on AI trends: "Let's ask the guy who makes the shovels how much gold is in those hills and what mining's impact on society will be." The analogy sparked debate.
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