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I'm not skeptic about AI. A skeptic is a person who questions the truth, validity, or value of an idea, claim, or belief rather than accepting it at face value. I was just wondering if the advance of AI is likely to be slowed by its failure to produce profits rapidly for investors. AI has been developing since the end of WWII. It hit some hurdles in teh 60s and 70s when computing power wasn't up to its needs. Now that power seems to be available, but other factors are at play, and I reckon the major factor is the profit on investment in the short term.

You forgot the RAT RACE. That's everywhere but the BUSH. Nev

See! We ARE multicultural!

I agree with your skepicism. Sure, it's still early days. But so far the returns don't seem to be ramping up in proportion to the collective $billions being 'invested' in data centres and A.I.

I'm wondering if the AI boom might go bust. I need to separate the technology from the financial backing it needs. I don't see the technological side of things dying off. There will always be people playing with it and developing its abilities. However, it seems that recently there hs been some nervousness amongst the sources of finance for it. At the moment, those seeking to finance AI seem to be hyping it when they are making their requests. Howver, it also seems that those who can provide the finance are concerned that the returns on investment are too long in coming. I'm not a financial expert, but my opinion is that those providing the money want both security for their money and at the same time they want the profits to roll in pretty quickly. In other words, investing in AI is a risky business. I think that these financiers, having been burned by the dot.com bubble and the causes of the 2008 GFC, and factoring the uncertainty of the global political situation might become more reluctant to go in as deeply as those seeking finance might like. However, my opinion is based on the way I think Wall Street types operate. I think that they are too concerned with short term returns. That leaves the other major economy whose mind set allows for playing the long term, regular small returns game. We live in interesting times.

Just another grasp at straws to try and discredit renewables

Probably because Star Trek: the next generation had 178 episodes spanning 1987 - 1994. Plus 4 movies with the same cast, with the latest in 2002. For us Gen X's that's a big chunk of our teens and early adulthood.

Talking to a Mate of mine, this afternoon who lived in the Area. Apparently some of it is subject to flooding and has needed attention for a Long time. Anthony doesn't Play Golf, so what does he Personally get out if it? It's not like He is getting a %.. Nev

Individual wind generators are shut down when there's no way to use the Power they would generate. It's no big deal. There are times of the day when you can get power from the Grid for No cost. Nev

I'm happy to use non-fossil electricity. Presently expecting a $200 credit for this quarter. That projects to a break even at about 6 years, but considerably sooner after we get a new EV to use the excess that presently only goes out to the grid at 8c/Kwh.

AEMO bring assets online and take them offline regularly as part of their management job. Can't use that as valid complaint against any particular generator. Each generation class has it's own profile and gets used according to that, combined with grid requirements. So, the system works. And?

Interesting, Windfarms in Victoria shutdown for grid stability. https://wattclarity.com.au/articles/2026/10/wind-farm-disconnections-for-system-strength/

Albo might be able to have a break from stepping on rakes regarding his golf course problems as it's all going to higher levels of scrutiny. He's been referred to the parliamentry privileges committee to investigate whether he's mislead parliament and a Senate inquiry starts in a couple of weeks time. The Australian National Audit Office, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and Marrickville Golf Club officials will be attending the inquiry.

Your wife or kids will say, what are WE going to do with that JUNK when you die? I'm seeing THAT Happen everywhere with my friends. Seems they are more worried about the Junk being disposed of than You Dying.? Nev

Geez, mate. It wasn't a BYO.

It is a shame that Sir Patrick's memory is being hung on only one of his roles. Why Sir Patrick? He was knighted in 2007 for his services to drama. He had a long career as a Shakesperian actor. Also, one of his movie roles was in the X-Men franchise. The movie role I remember is as King Richard in Mel Brooke's Robin Hood - Men in Tights. He also was held in high esteem for his series of readings of Shakspeare's Sonnets during the COVID lockdown.

looks like they sent some delegates, pity they didn't pay there way. Why was it put on Australia

I operated out of Bankstown too but It's quite complicated now. Far more effort than flying into a Major airport. You can't do too much Preparation. A Visual of the Route will imprint it on the Mind. It IS VFR. Any Pilot must be on top of the radio procedures for where you are. Nev

Yes. Nev

Did they send someone, or just not their PM's? Nev

China, India, US, EU

Upon whom does failure of main players to participate in such meetings reflect?

Don't go to summits when the main players don't turn up.

Another great actor gone - Patrick Stewart, best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek.

My unexpert summary is this:- Although we wish that the government can control the big economic picture, they really can't. With the unlikely exception of major politico/economic suicide. Mostly our economy is largely influenced by the world economy, of which we are a minor part. All we can do is tinker around the edges with details. I don't see the complainers coming up with examples of great ways to 'fix' the perceived problems. Just saying 'chuck em out!' is not an answer.