The Digital Press

AI is described as a revolutionary General Purpose Technology (GPT) rapidly transforming knowledge access, human thinking, and software development, with unprecedented speed and societal impact. The author reflects on AI’s role as a new paradigm in science, engineering, and cognition, emphasizing its recursive relationship with humans and software.

Why it matters: AI is the fastest-diffusing GPT ever, reshaping economies, industries, and personal lives within years, not decades.

The big picture: AI revolutionizes knowledge accessibility and human thinking, creating new ways to learn, solve problems, and build technology.

The stakes: Rapid AI progress demands adaptation in skills, education, and industry, while raising questions about dependency, accuracy, and societal impact.

Commenters say: Opinions are mixed—some see AI as overhyped and flawed, others highlight practical benefits, but many worry about misinformation and loss of deep thinking.