@hailey They also completely discount the *nature* of the technologies. How, exactly, is a system that outputs a bunch of intentionally human-sounding text on-demand remotely similar to writing symbols down to record information? I’d argue that, of any familiar technology, LLMs are probably most similar to algorithmic social media—a vast and faceless maelstrom of hyper-available information controlled by unseen powers that’s wired directly into our natural social proclivities. And we all agree algorithmic social media is an unmitigated benefit to society…right? I would love to know how “ostensible digital maven” is enough like a writing desk to handwave away all criticism.