Analyst slams tech industry: AI capability claims rife with lies
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-10-18
Enterprise architect David Linthicum argues the tech industry is saturated with misinformation and outright lies about AI capabilities. Unlike past hype cycles, he finds this unprecedented and concerning, and says misrepresenting technology for marketing is unacceptable even without accountability.
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