The Economist cover spotlights AI's paradox: remarkable predictive power, unpredictable itself
EricTopol · x · 2026-11-12
Eric Topol shared the latest Economist cover, themed "Whatever next?", highlighting AI's central irony: the technology has extraordinary predictive power, yet its own trajectory remains unpredictable. Topol notes it's applicable on a daily basis. The cover art — a giant collapsing "AI" with cash flying out — underscores concerns about hype, spending, and uncertainty in the field.
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