Ever wonder what the tech community is really saying about AI when the mics are on? We asked tech leaders at the Cleveland Best of Tech 2025 for their AI hot takes, and they didn't hold back.
A Taste of the Takes:
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The "Humanistic" Imperative: Is AI crippling us? Experts argue you must lead the technology with curiosity and critical thinking, or risk getting repetitive, soulless results.
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The Hidden Environmental Cost: Beyond the code and content, we explore the growing concern that AI's massive energy and water consumption could be catastrophic if left unchecked.
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The Great AGI Debate: Is true Artificial General Intelligence just 2-4 years away from changing humanity forever, or is it a fantasy that will never produce anything more than "slop"?
Resources Mentioned:
- Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP)
- Craig Platt (BDPA Cleveland)
- McKelvey Packard (Cleveland Tech Week)
- Alfred Gracias (DigitalT3)
- Prince Upadhyay (Ncompas Technology Solutions)
- Jeremiah Landi (Landi Industries)
- William Tatz
- Ted Troxell
- Mike Wise (IoT Sandbox)
👇 YOUR ACTION STEP
🌶️ What’s YOUR AI hot take? Is it a game-changer, an over-hyped tool, or something to be genuinely cautious of? Drop your spiciest opinion in the comments!
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