Critics argue that AI companies are recklessly pushing humans to the brink of joblessness, sparking a potential civil or law and order issue. The recent Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home highlights the desperation of those affected.
AI enthusiasts claim alternative careers will emerge, but experts argue that no viable alternatives have been proposed. The industry's focus on data centre investments, guzzling vast amounts of energy and water, has sparked a pushback in the US, with the Energy Information Administration implementing a nationwide policy to disclose power consumption.
Several US states and cities are considering similar legislation, with Maine passing a law to ban large data centres. The industry's priorities are being questioned, with critics arguing that AI will remain a tool for humans, not replace them.
Meanwhile, Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, claiming it's their most powerful model yet, with notable improvements in advanced software engineering and creative tasks. However, the industry's dark side continues to raise concerns about joblessness, energy consumption, and the potential consequences of unchecked AI growth.
