current large models like ChatGPT model more “neurons” than are in the human brain

I don’t think that’s true. Parameter counts are more akin to neural connections, and the human brain has something like 100 trillion connections.

Not sure if serious. Recession is almost certain, and the only fiscal “stimulus” that’s likely to come is tax cuts. Will probably turn into a depression. But even the Great Depression had a huge amount of fiscal stimulus and progressive reforms to help get out of it. Not to mention, the crashing of the economy appears to be purposeful:

Makes more sense to me than “based” or “cap.” Frfr.