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Author: LLM users have less agency than they think

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The author argues that users have significantly less agency over their journey with Large Language Models (LLMs) than they perceive. This journey is described as a pre-crafted experience, akin to a "vibe bobsled," where the LLM acts as the vehicle and the user is merely a passenger. The piece encourages individuals not to lose faith in their ability to contribute to building a better world. AI

IMPACT Suggests that users may overestimate their control over LLM interactions, impacting how they engage with AI tools.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing user agency with LLMs.

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Author: LLM users have less agency than they think

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Faulty Towers, vibe sickness, and the vibe bobsled by @ cwebber "But again, ultimately, there's only one place to go. The vehicle is the LLM, you are the passen

    Faulty Towers, vibe sickness, and the vibe bobsled by @ cwebber "But again, ultimately, there's only one place to go. The vehicle is the LLM, you are the passenger. And I think the amount of agency people have over their journey is greatly reduced from what they feel like it is. …

    LINKS social.coop/@cwebber dustycloud.org/…/faulty-towers-vibe-sickn…

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