alt Hacker NewsHave to take commentary by non tech folks speaking about tech with a grain of salt and perspective since the tech is changing so fast both in capability and application.
Research can be more of a lagging indicator than a leading indicator with AI.
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tptacek • yesterday at 9:24 PM
They're specifically not using the term "virus" pejoratively, but rather distinguishing the social mechanism LLMs seem to have from something as simple as a "meme".
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djeastm • yesterday at 9:25 PM
It helps to have outside observers looking at the effects of a new technology and industry and not just depending on those within it to report for us.
I can't disagree enough with this. Not everything needs to be understood in a technical context. Technology intersects with society, and understanding its impacts on that society is vital.
Or in other words: the humanities are good.