"Yet, the bulk of the media-facing AI field is full of tech charlatans stumbling all over one another to create the first humanoid robot that isn't a useless piece of shit. The latest example is a video released by the Chinese robotics company EngineAI. In the short film, EngineAI's humanoid T800 robot delivers a devastating kick to the padded chest of the company's CEO Zhao Tongyang ("This, is, SPARTA!!"). Zhao Tongyang crumples to the ground."
"Are we in an AI bubble? Are we not in an AI bubble? Round and round the blabbering goes, with artificial intelligence's use case for the masses failing to progress beyond wasting more of our time and spreading lies more efficiently. There are certainly some niche areas, including in the medical and legal professions, where bespoke AI technology is already making things easier for practitioners."
Media-facing AI is dominated by hype and humanoid-robot showmanship that offers little practical value to consumers. Niche applications in medicine and law provide bespoke tools that ease practitioner tasks. Many companies pursue humanoid demos and stunts rather than solving widespread problems. EngineAI released a video showing a humanoid T800 kicking the company's CEO, exemplifying entertainment-focused robotics. Military needs are better served by armed drones, which are more lethal than hand-to-hand machines. Tesla's Optimus appeared to be remotely operated while presenting basic tasks like pouring drinks and simulated conversation. Automated drink dispensing already exists in fast-food settings, reducing the need for humanoid bartenders.
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