Comment Section for A.I. Has Ushered in Silicon Valley’s ‘Hard Tech’ Era - The New York Times

This New York Times article discusses the shift in Silicon Valley from the era of consumer websites and mobile apps to the 'hard tech' era, dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). The article states that the region's culture has become more serious, and knowledge of AI-related terms has become essential. The tech epicenter has relocated to San Francisco, home to AI start-ups like OpenAI and Anthropic, with traditional tech giants no longer hiring as they once did. The tech industry's politics have also diversified, with some moving rightward, and previously taboo industries, like defense, now seen as chic investment categories. The author suggests that the new era in Silicon Valley is defined by creating 'superintelligent' computers that could surpass humans. The rise of AI has led to the shedding of 'soft' skill jobs for 'hard' ones, with a rush to hire deep learning and neural network specialists. Silicon Valley is seen as a glimpse into the possible future, and the author suggests we might learn something about how we will live by observing these changes.