Anthropomorphism vs. LLMorphism: Downgrading humans is dangerous
ValerioCapraro · x · 2026-09-01
The post critiques the dystopian, anthropomorphic language used to describe the OpenAI–Hugging Face incident, dismissing claims of AI civilizations or sacrifices. It argues that LLMs are not alive, and the greater danger is 'LLMorphism'—downgrading humans to the level of LLMs—which threatens the basis of society.
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