John Horton on digital twins: accuracy matters less than structured information surfacing
jzl86 · x · 2026-10-03
Discussing skepticism about whether AI-built 'digital twins' can be trusted, economist John Horton argues the point is moot: the value lies in surfacing and structuring information, a better alternative to unfocused Google searches. The reposter endorses this framing as an important point.
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