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But a lot of humans can't engage in meaningful technical conversations... So why not use a tool for that?

Somewhat of a self-fulfilling prophecy no?

- nobody else with the skills - talk to machine - nobody develops the skills to have a conversation - go to step 1. - bonus step: your own skills atrophy too.

Devil's advocate: The widespread lack of social skills was not caused by LLMs in the first place. In fact, AI ChatBots, if used right, can actually help remedy lacking socialising skills.

Not if there’s good money to be made exploiting people for money instead!

There’s plenty of evidence that these models worsen these issues, and we know from prior experience that companies like FB will happily exploit vulnerable users for money.

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