webnrrd2k2 days ago
Because they switched from building useful stuff to building high stock values.
black_132 days ago
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tonglingxujianx2 days ago
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simianwords2 days ago
It’s literally not true though. Big tech built AI which is probably the most important technology since internet
There’s this popular misconception that companies only chase stock valuation but it doesn’t look true.
pjmlp2 days ago
For their stock holders, and upper management it definitely is, all the automation that AI will deliver to get rid of those pesky workers with their demands, vacations, sick days, bathroom breaks, protests for better work conditions,....
adjejmxbdjdna day ago
Even if we count AI, how’s that Big Tech?
Google and Meta are the only Big Tech companies that even have a presence in AI and it’s being led by Anthropic and OpenAI, neither of which were Big Tech.
simianwordsa day ago
The article clearly counts AI as big tech. It’s clear you didn’t even read it..