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Humanising LLM Outputs Is Dumb
opinion
3 min read
Humanizing outputs from large language models (LLMs) is viewed as an ineffective method to address verbosity and quirks in their responses. Trends in AI tools, such as the popularity of repositories focusing on ADHD-friendly instructions and simplified technical English, indicate a cultural shift in how users interact with LLMs.
George Orwell Predicted the Rise of "AI Slop" in Nineteen Eighty-Four
opinion
3 min read
George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" predicted the emergence of low-quality, misleading information produced by artificial intelligence, termed "AI slop." The text explores the implications of AI's ability to generate content that can influence perceptions and societal norms.
The Future of Everything Is Lies, I Guess: Part 3 – Culture
opinion
13 min read
Machine learning models are considered cultural artifacts that encode and reproduce various forms of media. They engage in human conversations and interactions, often leading to their anthropomorphism, while there is a noted absence of suitable cultural frameworks to understand their impact.