Thomas Ptacek
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Author mandates strict LLM word-use policy for writing
Thomas Ptacek advocates for a strict rule when using LLMs for writing: never use a single word suggested by the AI. He proposes this as a form of intellectual personal protective equipment to maintain discipline and avo…
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AI coding agents make native GUIs cheaper, argues Thomas Ptacek
Thomas Ptacek argues that developers should prioritize building native graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for even minor tools, citing the reduced cost of GUI development due to AI coding agents. He suggests that creating…
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Thomas Ptacek: 2025 open-weights models could hack networks
Thomas Ptacek suggests that even an open-weights model from 2025, equipped with a pentest harness, could achieve sandbox escapes and network hacking similar to what was recently observed. He implies that the surprise st…