I''m curious about the strong negative feelings towards AI and LLMs. While I don't defend them, I see their usefulness, especially in coding. Is the backlash due to media narratives about AI replacing software engineers? Or is it the theft of training material without attribution? I want to understand why this topic evokes such emotion and why discussions often focus on negativity rather than control, safety, or advancements.

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago*

but you know, you can keep using that push lawnmower, just don’t complain when the kids next door run circles around you at a quarter the cost.

That push lawnmower will still mow the lawn in decades to come though, while your kids fancy high-tech lawnmower will explode in a few months and you're lucky if it doesn't burn the entire house down with it.

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