Opinion piece argues AI progress is following an S-curve, not exponential growth
A tech commentator reflects on childhood gaming and personal computer upgrades to argue that technological change, including today's AI boom, tends to follow a sigmoidal curve that levels off rather than an endless exponential rise toward a 'singularity.' The essay uses nostalgic anecdotes about Game Boys, RAM upgrades, and Call of Duty to frame a broader skepticism about hype-driven predictions of runaway AI advancement.