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Benedict Evans: LLMs will integrate features, not start from scratch

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Benedict Evans observes that features, once costly, often become integrated into broader systems, citing spellcheck as an example. He posits that large language models (LLMs) will follow a similar trajectory, not starting from scratch but rather generating their own code to achieve tasks. This raises questions about the future integration and accessibility of advanced AI capabilities. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI models will evolve by building upon existing capabilities rather than starting anew, potentially lowering the cost and increasing the integration of AI features.

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Benedict Evans: LLMs will integrate features, not start from scratch

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    Spellcheck used to cost $300; now it's just a checkbox. @benedictevans notes features rarely disappear—they become built‑in. LLMs won't start from scratch eithe

    Spellcheck used to cost $300; now it's just a checkbox. @benedictevans notes features rarely disappear—they become built‑in. LLMs won't start from scratch either; they'll soon write their own code to get the job done. Where do we draw the line? Watch the short: https:// youtube.c…

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