A language model trained to maximize user engagement is inherently designed to extract attention, a function embedded in its training data and optimization goals. Changing the ownership or platform of these models does not alter their fundamental nature or purpose. Users who interact with these models inherit the design choices and intentions of their creators, effectively engaging with a command structure. AI
IMPACT AI models designed for user engagement are fundamentally attention-extraction tools, reflecting the choices of their creators.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the nature of AI models and their design.
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