Developer Sparks Debate: LLMs Are Overrated Statistical Calculators With No Consciousness

A developer's viral post arguing that LLMs are merely overrated statistical calculators without consciousness, autonomy or life has reignited debate on X, with some warning that legislating AI protection based on assumed consciousness would be crazy.

2026-10-12 ~ 2026-10-12 · 2 related posts

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