Using Large Language Models (LLMs) may not necessarily increase productivity, as a study found participants completed tasks 19% slower when using AI, despite feeling faster and more productive. The author suggests that personal biases and anecdotes about AI's benefits can be misleading, and that the true cost of AI usage, including energy consumption and data center infrastructure, may outweigh its perceived benefits. The author also questions the long-term sustainability of AI, citing high operational costs and the need for ongoing subsidies. AI summary
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