I’'m curious about the strong negative feelings towards AI and LLMs. While I don’t defend them, I see their usefulness, especially in coding. Is the backlash due to media narratives about AI replacing software engineers? Or is it the theft of training material without attribution? I want to understand why this topic evokes such emotion and why discussions often focus on negativity rather than control, safety, or advancements.
As several have already explained their questions, I will clarify some points.
Not all countries consider AI training using copyrighted material as theft. For example, Japan has allowed AI to be trained with copyrighted material since 2019, and it’s strange because that country is known for its strict laws in that regard.
Also, saying that AI can’t or won’t harm society sells. Although I don’t deny the consequences of this technology. But it will only be effective if AI doesn’t get better, because then it could be counterproductive.