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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 13 points 2 months ago (2 children)

"AI is predicted to contribute $76 billion to the New Zealand's annual GDP by 2038," [Technology Minister Judith Collins] said.

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

contribute $76 billion to the New Zealand's annual GDP by 2038

Bazinga! How many acres of forest will burn to print that many treats? eco-porky

[–] vovchik_ilich@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Seriously, how extremely antiscientific is it that they think they can provide 2-significant-digits approximations for the GDP contribution of an emerging technology 14 years in the future? How does anyone not fucking smack them for that?

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago

It gets the investors moving. Bazinga's all about rich people feelings, just like stonks-up

[–] FortifiedAttack@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago

AI is predicted to contribute 8 billion to the worldwide human deaths statistic by 2038

Source: my doodoo ass