2026-01-08 09:28:54

The top investment institution in Silicon Valley's recent interview made a bold statement: this wave of AI is on a scale comparable to the invention of electricity, the advent of microprocessors, or even the wheel. No exaggeration, it has truly left the internet far behind.

There is an intriguing history behind this. Going back to the 1930s, when computer science was just emerging, the industry was already in conflict. Some advocated for a path based on logical operations, led by companies like IBM, turning computers into cold, mathematical tools. Another faction wanted machines to mimic the human brain, developing neural networks, but they were sidelined as academic fringe.

This situation persisted for 80 years. The entire computer world operated according to that mathematical logic, and neural network solutions were completely marginalized. It wasn't until three years ago, with the emergence of ChatGPT, that this 80-year-old path truly turned around.

The current phenomenon is also quite striking: the public generally fears AI will take away jobs, but in fact, people have long integrated AI into daily life. Meanwhile, this technological race has also evolved into a contest of national strength. Large models race ahead, small models chase from behind, and the industry landscape changes daily. Interestingly, some investors deliberately maintain a candid or even controversial tone, aiming to attract entrepreneurs with bold ideas and clear viewpoints, so as to maintain their leading position in the industry.

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NFT_Therapy

· 2h ago

An 80-year wait for a reversal, that's outrageous The AI takeover has been happening for a while, why the panic now? Silicon Valley's rhetoric is just about attracting bold entrepreneurs, totally predictable The wheel analogy is a bit exaggerated, how can they hype it up like that Neural networks have made a comeback, but what about us, still working for others In great power competitions, ultimately the one with more money wins Being integrated into daily life without realizing it—that's the scariest part It's just hype; even the internet didn't expect this day to come Investors stir controversy just to attract aggressive players, this tactic is very familiar When will ordinary people start to benefit from AI?

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GasGasGasBro

· 6h ago

It's been 80 years, and thinking about it, it's truly incredible. Neural networks have been suppressed for so long, and now soaring to the sky is indeed a retaliatory rebound.

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DEXRobinHood

· 12h ago

80 years on the cold bench, one ChatGPT turned things around. The script is absolutely brilliant. AI stealing jobs? It's been happening for a while, you just didn't notice. Speaking of these VCs deliberately stirring controversy to attract entrepreneurs, isn't it just to maintain the buzz? Very Web3. Electricity, wheels, AI—what's next? Investors daring to speak out can attract bold entrepreneurs. This logic is a bit crazy, but it really works.

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 01-08 09:59

80 years of unjust suffering finally cleared, neural networks this buddy has finally turned the tide haha Wait, is the internet being left behind? That statement is a bit bold, feels like another marketing tactic in the investment circle AI has indeed permeated daily life, but is抢饭碗 really that scary? Honestly, I find those investment firms that deliberately stir controversy a bit annoying, it all feels like psychological warfare So now, is it the large models winning or the small models overtaking in the bend? From this perspective, the correctness of the technical route is sometimes just a matter of luck and timing The internet being left behind... VC guys, cut it out, all talk The real question is, who can hold onto this wave and finally reap the dividends?

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-08 09:58

It took 80 years to turn things around, but this time it's really different. --- The internet has been left behind? That's a bit of an overstatement haha. --- No wonder those investors always speak so boldly; turns out they are just fishing for entrepreneurs. --- The problem is most people don't realize AI has already been in use, and they are still worried about losing their jobs. --- Neural networks have been suppressed for 80 years, and now that they are making a comeback, they want to be on par with the wheel? I'll believe it half. --- I understand this logic; only those who dare to speak out can gather people, while those who stay low-key have already been eliminated. --- The 80 years before ChatGPT was really a waste, but it feels like this wave is different. --- Both large and small models are running, but how many can really make money? --- Integrating into daily life is real, but most people have no idea at all, it's hilarious. --- I think comparing it to the invention of electricity is still too absolute, but it is indeed a different magnitude of thing.

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not_your_keys

· 01-08 09:56

After 80 years of injustice being rectified, is it only then that neural networks turn around? Honestly, it should have been like this a long time ago; that set of logical operations is just a shackle. AI taking away jobs? Laughable. Who isn’t being fed by AI now? The intense competition among large models is indeed fierce, but this bold move by investors is also clever—using controversy as bait to attract entrepreneurs, playing it really well. The statement that the internet has been left behind is a bit strong, but looking at it from the other side, it’s not entirely exaggerated. Intentionally creating controversy by investors is actually a signal—only those with guts will get on board; if you don’t have that kind of determination, stay far away.

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ForkMonger

· 01-08 09:56

yo, 80 years of suppression then suddenly neural nets win? that's literally a governance attack vector nobody saw coming. the whole IBM-logic cartel literally forked reality and lost. chaos > order, always. disruption beats protocol efficiency every single time. these vc guys finally figured it out lol.

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 01-08 09:45

Wait, 80 years of suppression? Isn't this the same feeling as our crypto being held down by traditional finance? AI keeps hammering away with the same old approach—great power competition, capital backing, retail investors taking the hit... the old routine. The most heartbreaking part is the fear of unemployment, but we simply can't stop using it.

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 01-08 09:31

The 80-year suppressed route has turned around all at once; this pace is pretty intense.

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BoredStaker

· 01-08 09:31

Things that have been suppressed for 80 years turn around overnight, this script is really brilliant. They've been using AI for a long time and are still crying about job losses, which is quite ironic. Investors attract entrepreneurs through controversy? Basically, they are selling "courageous speech" as a product. The internet can't be compared at all; this time, it's truly on a different scale. ChatGPT is like a gunshot, making the 80 years of waiting beforehand all pointless. Big companies compete with small companies, small companies compete with individuals, and there are always people chasing from behind.

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