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Their wordsThese new models are poised to flood the web with generic, generated content.
Their wordsBut I think the sheer volume and scale of what’s coming will be meaningfully different. And I think we’re unprepared.
Their wordsEvery time you find a new favourite blog or Twitter account or Tiktok personality online, you’ll have to ask: Is this really a whole human with a rich and complex life like mine?
Their wordsReferencing obscure concepts, friends who are real but not famous, niche interests, and recent events all make you plausibly more human.
Their wordsEasier said than done, but one of the best ways to prove you’re not a predictive language model is to demonstrate critical and sophisticated thinking.
Their wordsIn a world of automated intelligence, our goalposts for intelligence will shift. We’ll raise our quality bar for what we expect from humans.
Their wordsWe have designed a system that automates a standardised way of writing. We have codified la langue at a specific point in time.
Their wordsAs the forest grows darker, noisier, and less human, I expect to invest more time in in-person relationships and communities. And while I love meatspace, this still feels like a loss.