AI is Changing the Meaning of Tech Jargon
lxfater · x · 2026-07-13
The author points out that terms like “open source” and “distillation”, which originally had precise technical definitions, are taking on entirely new meanings in the AI era.
They view this as a consequence of the programming world being “invaded” by AI. When everyone starts talking about “distilling skills,” semantic drift is inevitable. The author expects more computer science terminology to be repurposed in the future, a shift that is unavoidable.
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