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Linus Torvalds' AI remarks prompt review of LLM basics

A recent discussion surrounding Linus Torvalds' comments on AI doomerism and the Linux kernel has prompted a recommendation to revisit fundamental AI concepts. The article "You Don't Know Jack About AI: And ChatGPT probably doesn't either" by Sonja Johnson-Yu and Sanket Shahon for ACM Queue is highlighted as a resource for understanding the capabilities and limitations of Large Language Models. AI

IMPACT Recommends foundational reading on LLMs in response to discussions about AI's role in technology.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses commentary on AI doomerism and recommends an article for understanding LLMs, rather than reporting a new event.

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Linus Torvalds' AI remarks prompt review of LLM basics

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

    Given the excitement raised this past week over Linus Torvalds' remarks against ai doomerism and the Linux kernel, maybe it's time to review the basics of what

    Given the excitement raised this past week over Linus Torvalds' remarks against ai doomerism and the Linux kernel, maybe it's time to review the basics of what LLM's are, and are not, by reading this 2024 article by PhD students Sonja Johnson-Yu and Sanket Shahon for ACM Queue. "…