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AI's Impact on Perception
- AI language models are changing how we interact with the world, filtering our perceptions and expressions.
- These algorithms mechanize how we see and think, even without consciousness.
LLMs as Probability Machines
- Large language models are probability machines, providing the most probable response based on internet data.
- This focus on probability restricts us to the most likely outcomes, limiting human potential.
AI-Generated Essays in Academia
- Rushkoff's students tried to submit AI-generated essays, which he identified due to their formulaic structure and nonsensical citations.
- He offered an amnesty period for rewrites, forcing students to confront their use of AI.