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The Problem With Autocomplete
Autocomplete tools like language assistants and teaching assistants may not be as helpful as they seem. Rather than assisting the user, they actually hinder thought and creativity. It's a case of mechanomorphism, where the user becomes more machine-like. These tools are designed to perfect themselves by shaping the way users think. Is this issue a result of capitalism? In many cases, it is just another money-making scheme.
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