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User opts for "AI clean life," avoiding LLMs in software development

Randy Galbraith has decided to adopt an "AI clean life," consciously avoiding the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in his daily activities, including software development. While acknowledging that his views on LLMs are evolving, he currently prefers to abstain from their use. Galbraith noted a YouTube discussion about Linus Torvalds's concerns regarding AI's impact on the Linux Kernel, suggesting that if LLMs could identify defects, it might be seen as a positive outcome. AI

IMPACT Individual users are exploring personal strategies to limit or avoid LLM integration in their lives and work.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal opinion piece from a user on a social media platform about their decision to avoid LLMs.

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User opts for "AI clean life," avoiding LLMs in software development

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · randygalbraith ·

    My views on LLMs are evolving. That said, for the moment I have chosen to live an "AI clean life." That is, I will avoid using LLMs in general and for software

    My views on LLMs are evolving. That said, for the moment I have chosen to live an "AI clean life." That is, I will avoid using LLMs in general and for software development. I did just listen to "Linus Torvalds: AI Is Flooding Linux" on YouTube. If the use of a LLM found defects i…