Opinion: AI is a tool and using it well takes skill
An opinion piece on Hacker News responds to Rich Hickey's argument that LLMs are automation rather than tools. The author agrees that outsourcing work can cost learning opportunities but disagrees with Hickey's conclusion, arguing that LLMs can be wielded by humans and require skill to use effectively. The piece draws parallels to tools like saws and chisels, emphasizing that usefulness depends…
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- The author agrees outsourcing work via AI can cost learning opportunities
- Argues LLMs can be wielded by humans and require skill to use well
- Critiques AI industry's use of anthropomorphic terms like 'conspire' as misleading
AI is a tool and using it well takes skill
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