Linus Torvalds: "90% of AI is marketing, only 10% real achievements"
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has expressed his skepticism about the current state of artificial intelligence (AI).
In an interview with the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, Torvalds said that he believes the AI industry is overhyped and that most of the progress that has been made is in the realm of marketing rather than in the underlying technology.
"I think the AI industry is a bit like the self-driving car industry," Torvalds said. "There has been a lot of talk about it, but not much substance to show for it."
Torvalds is not the only one who has expressed concerns about the current state of AI. A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that while AI has the potential to generate trillions of dollars in economic value, it is still in its early stages of development and faces a number of challenges.
One of the biggest challenges facing AI is the lack of data. AI systems require large amounts of data in order to learn and improve, but this data is often difficult to obtain. Additionally, the data that is available is often biased, which can lead to AI systems making unfair or discriminatory decisions.
Another challenge facing AI is the lack of transparency. AI systems are often black boxes, which makes it difficult to understand how they work and to hold them accountable for their decisions. This lack of transparency can lead to AI systems being used for malicious purposes, such as surveillance or discrimination.
Despite these challenges, Torvalds believes that AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for good. He said that he hopes that the AI industry will be able to overcome its current challenges and move into a more mature phase.
