And if you ask a bit more, you'll find that those same people are very likely to daily-drive AI models, desktop and phone operating systems and various other software critical to their professional and personal lives from US companies. And buy tons of Chinese products over Chinese or US e-commerce platforms.
What people say matters much less than what they do.
Americans are also far less into AI than a startup forum like HN will make you believe.
In real life, there are a few AI maniacs that make their entire identity about how they use AI, but it's hardly the sensation that the internet will make you believe. I don't believe there is any difference between the USA and Europe, although the lack of employee protection does mean that it's a lot easier for Americans to lose their jobs when their managers get lured in by AI companies.
After all, the entire AI bubble is all about VCs and startups hyping each other up until profits magically appear.
And if you ask a bit more, you'll find that those same people are very likely to daily-drive AI models, desktop and phone operating systems and various other software critical to their professional and personal lives from US companies. And buy tons of Chinese products over Chinese or US e-commerce platforms.
What people say matters much less than what they do.
Much fewer people in Europe are convinced maxxing anything besides work/life/life balance and generous social support are a benefit.
All the stuff that doesn't help an economy grow or pay for the future.
I have rather deep concerns about our future with AI.
Yet, I'm still sending hundreds of dollars to US companies providing it. I'd much rather send it to EU companies.
Americans are also far less into AI than a startup forum like HN will make you believe.
In real life, there are a few AI maniacs that make their entire identity about how they use AI, but it's hardly the sensation that the internet will make you believe. I don't believe there is any difference between the USA and Europe, although the lack of employee protection does mean that it's a lot easier for Americans to lose their jobs when their managers get lured in by AI companies.
After all, the entire AI bubble is all about VCs and startups hyping each other up until profits magically appear.