Regex Replaces AI Hype

In 69% of cases the phras "AI" and "machine learning" can be replaced with the phrase "regex". "We created a regex to do sentiment analysis." "Regex startup Matchly raises $4.6B in new investment round." "Will Regex put you out of a job in the next decade?"

A Twitter screenshot jokes that many impressive AI and machine-learning claims could simply be described as regex projects. The punchline mocks technology hype, startup funding headlines, and fears that automation will replace programmers. EN: A Twitter screenshot jokes that many impressive AI and machine-learning claims could simply be described as regex projects. The punchline mocks technology hype, startup funding headlines, and fears that automation will replace programmers.

• @profunctor_io / 4014 2020-02-14