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0 pointswin311fwg12d ago0 comments

There is never just one cause, but I do think AI is one of them.

Not in some AI "dey took er jerbs" kind of way, but because businesses are turning their investment focus towards AI-related ventures, like building data centres, and away from investments that require tech workers. Non-residential construction jobs, for example, have surged.

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bogzz12d ago

Well yes, Meta even said so explicitly about their upcoming layoffs. They're offsetting the capital expenditures into data centers, and "preparing for greater efficiency brought on by AI-assisted workers".

RealityVoid12d ago

So who is getting that money then? Contractors building sites? Is it going off to the silicon manufacturers? Is Nvidia getting a large part of the pie?

CoastalCoder12d ago

> Not in some AI "dey took er jerbs" kind of way

FWIW, I read this as equating a particular regional accent with stupidity.

I imagine it wasn't intentional, but it's something to consider.

PessimalDecimal12d ago

It's a South Park reference. It very much is equating the accent with stupidity and backwardness.

In their defense, they make fun of nearly everyone. But they definitely were mocking White Southerners there.

davidw12d ago

In the episode, it's not what I'd call a southern accent.

win311fwgOP12d ago

Nice of you to share a little about yourself. Pleased to meet you.

What do you think makes you feel unsure if you were intentional or not?

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