sugar_in_your_tea , 2 months ago

Warning, here’s the cynic in me coming out.

The NY times has a vested interest in discrediting AI, specifically LLMs (what they seem to be referring to) since journalism is a huge target here since it’s pretty easy to get LLMs to generate believable articles. So how I break down this article:

1. Lean on Betterridge’s law of headlines to cast doubt about the long term prospects of LLMs
2. Further the doubt by pointing out people don’t trust them
3. Present them as a credible threat later in the article
4. Juxtapose LLMs and cryptocurrencies while technically dismissing such a link (then why bring it up?)
5. Leave the conclusion up to the reader

I learned nothing new about current or long term LLM viability other than a vague “they took our jerbs!” emotional jab.

AI is here to stay, and it’ll continue getting better. We’ll adapt to how it changes things, hopefully as fast or faster than it eliminates jobs.

Or maybe my tinfoil hat is on too tight.