GeneralNeutralThe Verge – AI · 3h ago5/10
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How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
Craig Campbell, a former Meta engineer and successful tech founder, rejected lucrative AI investment offers to build Past Maps, a website featuring historical maps overlaid on current geography. His contrarian bet on simple web technology rather than chasing the AI boom demonstrates emerging skepticism about hype-driven tech cycles and renewed interest in sustainable, user-focused products.
