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Proof of Work: The Value of Effort Beyond AI Prompting

The value of professional work extends beyond the final product to include the effort and evidence of completion, often referred to as 'Proof of Work'. This concept is highlighted in discussions about AI, where the act of performing a task, rather than just prompting an AI to complete it, is recognized as intrinsically valuable. Employers understand this distinction and are motivated to ensure employees are actively engaged in tasks, not merely outsourcing them to AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights the enduring value of human effort and 'Proof of Work' in professional tasks, even as AI capabilities advance.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the value of human effort in the context of AI.

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Proof of Work: The Value of Effort Beyond AI Prompting

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// infosec.exchange/@chrissanders 88/116890673188094437 No, really. So much of the stuff we all do - professionally, but also in other contexts - does

    RE: https:// infosec.exchange/@chrissanders 88/116890673188094437 No, really. So much of the stuff we all do - professionally, but also in other contexts - does double duty. The obvious function of it is the thing we're supposed to make; a text, a picture, some code or whatever -…