Technology

When the tech world bursts into hype mode, valuations soar, promises multiply, and eventually someone asks: does this actually work? That’s the moment when hype meets the bubble. Artificial intelligence has reached that point — glowing headlines, soaring investments, and a rising hum of scepticism in the background. The thing is, hype isn’t all bad. It’s the spark that gets things moving. Every big leap — from the steam engine to the smartphone — started with an overexcited crowd shouting, this will change everything! And they weren’t entirely wrong. But the danger comes when excitement turns into blind belief. ...

A hammer helps you build. A violin asks you to learn a phrase. AI is closer to the violin. We often hear AI described as a tool, a neutral extension of human intent. Something you pick up, point, and apply. But that language downplays its nature. Tools don’t talk back. Instruments, on the other hand, respond. They shape the way you play, reveal new sounds you didn’t expect, and demand practice to master. If we keep calling AI a tool, we miss the more interesting truth: it’s an instrument. ...