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Unpacking AI and Language Models

This chapter distinguishes between large language models and artificial intelligence, exploring their operational mechanics and cultural implications. It critiques the industry's conflation of these models with the entirety of AI, examining how reliance on such technologies can undermine critical thinking and intellectual engagement. The discussion also acknowledges the challenges faced by tech companies, like Apple, in navigating competition and the responsibilities that arise from technological advancement amidst ecological concerns.

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