How LLMs codify tacit knowledge and bridge the gap in rules
every · x · 2026-08-18
A review of Lorraine Daston's "Rules" highlights the shift from "thick" rules (with examples and discretion) to algorithmic ones in organizations. AI changes this by enabling LLMs to hold tacit knowledge previously hard to document. This capability helps bridge the gap between the letter and spirit of rules, facilitating "equity" in application.
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