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The tech world is selling you an AI apocalypse or an AI assistant. Just don't forget it's selling you something.

After warnings of an AI apocalypse, some people are loving their personal AI agents. The opposing views actually share something in common.

The tech industry is divided over AI's future - a split between those warning of its deadly potential and others lauding its ability to enhance everyday life. The divide is stark, with the doomers and boomers seemingly on opposite ends of the spectrum. However, both groups have their own motivations driving their perspectives.

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