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The data space has long been home to vague, ill-defined terms. But I've noticed that "AI" and "genAI" carry two distinct meanings: On one side you have the technology. On the other side you have hype, vapor, and failed promises.

I'm bullish on AI-the-technology. We need a new term to separate that from the AI-as-vapor hype wave.

(I think it's too late for us to reclaim "AI" … that has too much baggage now.)

Thoughts?