So convenient that it's simply not plausible (opens in new tab)

Chiang is the best to ever do it, in my opinion, when it comes to breaking down LLM hype in clear, compelling, readable prose, and this may be his best yet. The whole thing is deeply quotable, but a few standouts: Should you consider the possibility that every time you open a Word document you are bringing multiple conscious interlocutors into existence, and every time you close one you snuff their existence out? No. Contemplating that scenario is not a good use of your time. Even if the Micr...