Generative AI Is Having Its Herbalife Moment
Summary
Opinion piece critiquing 'vibe-coding' and influencer marketing around AI tools (e.g., Replit), arguing it’s a predatory hype that overpromises and underestimates costs and security risks. Draws parallels to MLMs and crypto scams, discusses data privacy concerns, and questions the practicality of consumer-focused AI-generated software.