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The scenario that currently comes closest to the definition of a killer app for generative AI is programming assistance, with GitHub Copilot already being used by millions of paying developers.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/6/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 10/4/2026(expired)
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Ed Zitron Slams Generative AI: Questionable Business Value and the Growth Anxiety Behind Big Tech's Bets
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