Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become
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Jersey Mike’s inclusion of AI in its IPO filings highlights the excessive and often unnecessary nature of modern corporate AI hype.Summary
The article critiques the pervasive nature of AI hype, noting that even a sandwich chain like Jersey Mike’s feels compelled to mention 'AI' 22 times in its IPO documents. While the company claims to be integrating AI technologies, the author argues that these references are largely boilerplate, serving to satisfy investor demand rather than reflecting a core business necessity. The piece draws a humorous comparison between the company's focus on AI risks and its lack of emphasis on genuine environmental threats, such as lightning, suggesting that the current obsession with AI has reached an absurd level.
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