Comment by gopher_space

I don't think it's possible to understand what people mean by force multiplier re AI until you use it to teach yourself a new domain and then build something with that knowledge.

Building a mental model of a new domain by creating a logical model that interfaces with a domain I'm familiar with lets me test my assumptions and understanding in real time. I can apply previous experience by analogy and verify usefulness/accuracy instantly.

> Upshot: It took me months to figure out what worked for me, but AI enabled me to produce innovative (probably cutting edge) work in domains I had little prior background in. Yes, the hype should trigger your suspicions[...]

Part of the hype problem is that describing my experience sounds like bullshit to anyone who hasn't gone through the same process. The rate that I pick up concepts well enough to do verifiable work with them is literally unbelievable.