llewelly on Nostr: "Language models manipulate form, but without reference to meaning. " -- Professor of ...
"Language models manipulate form, but without reference to meaning. " -- Professor of Linguistics Emily Bender
An excellent example of Emily Bender's quote, from the world of pottery:
So, I have a warning for anyone who depends on #AI for advice or technical information for anything.
This story is going to take a bit, but I want to relate it completely because it shows a pattern of supplying fundamentally false information on a topic where, in technical circles, the information is solidly documented and the technique is entirely reproducible.
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2026-09-29 12:01:21 UTCEvent JSON
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