The article discusses Apple's new M5 chip, highlighting its performance gains compared to previous M-series chips like M4, M3, and M1, and placing these improvements within the broader context of Apple silicon's evolution over time, with visual charts illustrating incremental and significant advancements in CPU and GPU performance.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Hacker News
The article argues that the perceived 'white-collar bloodbath' is more due to the end of easy monetary policies and macroeconomic shifts than AI, which is still in early stages of impact. It critiques the hype around AI's potential to revolutionize work, suggesting most progress is slowing and that many claims are exaggerated. The piece also discusses societal and political implications, including manipulation, cultural differences in autonomous driving, and the ongoing struggle between technological advancement and economic realities.