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AI workers use LLMs to self-prompt, masking token usage

AI professionals are reportedly optimizing system performance by having large language models prompt themselves in a loop. This technique is employed to mask the true token consumption when under scrutiny. The practice suggests a potential disconnect between perceived AI capabilities and actual operational efficiency, with employees potentially using AI tools as a distraction while appearing productive. AI

IMPACT This practice, if widespread, could lead to misinterpretations of AI's true impact on productivity and resource consumption.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a speculative or anecdotal practice regarding AI usage, lacking concrete evidence or a clear event, fitting the 'meme' category for unsubstantiated or viral claims.

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AI workers use LLMs to self-prompt, masking token usage

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

    (when forced to use # AI ) "people hired for their freakish ability to perform system optimisation do the obvious thing. They set the # LLMs prompting themselve

    (when forced to use # AI ) "people hired for their freakish ability to perform system optimisation do the obvious thing. They set the # LLMs prompting themselves in a semi-plausible loop in case someone inspects the token consumption and then they watch Netflix." https:// hermit-…