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The Generative AI Con
It's been just over two years and two months since ChatGPT launched, and in that time we've seen Large Language Models (LLMs) blossom from a novel concept into one of the most craven cons of the 21st century — a cynical bubble inflated by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman built
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AI & Machine LearningTech Industry & Business2025
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| Feb 18, 2025 | The Generative AI Con by nimbleplum40 | 370 | 481 |
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