Computing in Crisis
Computing is indeed a discipline in crisis, as raised in July 2024.
A January 2024 survey of AI authors revealed deep concerns about the field's direction, driven by Silicon Valley's financial influence.
“This frenzy gives us pause” - Eric Schmidt, Silicon Valley insider
Despite Silicon Valley's massive investments in artificial general intelligence, academic computing research in the U.S. faces challenges.
Author's summary: Computing faces a crisis due to Silicon Valley's influence.