Better Offline

CZM Rewind: The Case Against Generative AI (Part 1)

December 24, 2025·24 min·3-min readsolotechnology
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The generative AI industry is built on a foundation of hype, unproven business models, and massive capital expenditure without profitability, sustained primarily by investor and media narratives rather than real-world utility or economic justification. Despite claims of disruption and exp

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Ed ZitronBrian MerchantMark Benioff

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Artificial IntelligenceBusiness ModelsFintechLarge Language ModelsSoftware EngineeringStartupsTech IndustryVenture Capital

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