Please Stop the AI Confidence Theater

The author critiques the cycle of AI hype and "confidence theater," where breathless headlines repeatedly predict AI will eliminate various jobs and industries, despite most people lacking understanding of what AI actually does. She argues this constant anxiety-inducing coverage is unnecessary, especially given the gap between AI's actual capabilities (which she uses daily) and the transformative promises being made. The piece suggests the AI industry needs to dial back sensationalism and focus on realistic applications rather than fueling cyclical panic.