"AI is the biggest thing since the steam engine": debater says he won't bet against Anthropic
AIandDesign · x · 2026-10-21
Wrapping up the exchange, AIandDesign states that AI is the biggest thing since the steam engine. While unsure Anthropic will survive in its current form, he won't bet against it for now. The debate's core disagreement: whether massive paper losses or triple-digit revenue growth better reflects AI companies' prospects.
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