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Martin Fowler criticizes LLMs, likening them to untrustworthy people

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Martin Fowler, a prominent figure in software development, has expressed his reservations about interacting with Large Language Models (LLMs). He likens the experience to encountering people he dislikes or distrusts, stating a preference for engaging with individuals of integrity. Fowler's stance suggests a critical view of current LLM capabilities and their potential to mimic undesirable human traits. AI

IMPACT Suggests a critical perspective on LLM interaction, highlighting user preference for human integrity over AI mimicry.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice.

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Martin Fowler criticizes LLMs, likening them to untrustworthy people

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    Some fucking algorithm showed me a post from some slopbro over on the racist bird site. It made the rather extraordinary claim that Martin Fowler was fully on the # AI # LLM sloptrain. So I went and read some of his blog. About what you'd expect of someone of his caliber. Nice, w…

    LINKS martinfowler.com/…/2026-dont-like-llms.ht…

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