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Programming Used to Be Free
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Mythos is a private LLM that reportedly has the capability to identify numerous 0-day vulnerabilities. Concerns have arisen regarding access to powerful programming tools in light of its capabilities.
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- Praise: The availability of free LLMs like Grok and duck.ai democratizes coding assistance, making it accessible to anyone regardless of financial resources.
- Praise: Programming costs, when considering time, are still lower with AI tools compared to traditional engineering fields, highlighting the efficiency of AI in software development.
- Praise: The discussion around LLMs emphasizes the importance of foundational programming skills, suggesting that learning without them may foster deeper understanding.
- Concern: There are concerns that reliance on LLMs may inhibit the development of fundamental programming skills, potentially limiting upward mobility in the tech industry.
- Concern: The profit-driven motives of LLM providers raise questions about long-term accessibility and the potential for increased costs as they capture market value.