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I am retiring from fulltime writing (& pseudonymity) to launch Guardian Angel
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- Praise: Gwern's humanity shines through his work — he genuinely cares about the implications of AI, which is refreshing in a field often consumed by profit.
- Praise: The idea of a smarter version of yourself powered by LLM technology has potential, raising intriguing questions about self-improvement and AI's role in personal development.
- Concern: The concept of Guardian Angel feels dehumanizing and revolting to some, highlighting deep concerns about the commodification of personal identities.
- Concern: Gwern's framing of LLMs as quasi-gods comes off as a manic overestimation of their capabilities, which many find troubling.