Marcus compares generative AI to Vietnam

gary marcus likens the multitrillion-dollar generative ai rush to the vietnam war, describing it as an arrogance-fueled disaster burning cash at unprecedented rates without a return on investment. he cites persistent technical issues such as hallucinations and unreliability alongside escalating public dissent, including students booing eric schmidt, as indicators of a failing strategy. marcus suggests that intensifying backlash will force a political realignment, predicting that trump will distance himself from previous pro-industry policies. he forecasts the administration may adopt fda-style ai preflight checks to address safety concerns.