Navigating the Age of LLMs: Elixir as a Lifeline
By
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Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
The article discusses the impact of LLMs on professions and introduces Elixir as a solution in the age of automation. It questions the role of AI in job displacement and the fear of becoming managers for robots. The author presents Elixir as a superior general-purpose language amidst the rise of LLMs.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWill “AI” take our jobs? Will it enshittify our profession, transitioning us into managers for stupid robots? Does it dream of electric sheep?
If LLMs turn out to be a fad and you’re reading this after they jump the shark, please accept this article as a historical artifact from a time when we entertained the idea that fancy autocomplete might eat the world.
Aside, for those who don’t know what Elixir is: it’s the best general purpose language in the world and if you haven’t heard of it wake u
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