This post discusses the impact of AI for small-firm architects, particularly after the rise of ChatGPT in 2023, which sparked interest in the technology. The author shares insights gained over the past 18 months, noting the remarkable nature of AI and the mystery surrounding its functioning. Concerns about AI dominating the world appear increasingly unfounded, with the author asserting that its significance will rival that of the Industrial Revolution.

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