A Remarkable Assertion from A16Z
13 days ago
- #Science fiction
- #AI-generated content
- #Misinformation
- A16Z's reading list includes science fiction books, some of which are the author's, but a statement claims many of these books 'literally stop mid-sentence'.
- The author expresses gratitude for the inclusion but disputes the factual accuracy of the claim, noting it misrepresents his work and editorial process.
- Hypothesis 1 suggests the statement was AI-generated and not fact-checked, leading to misinformation that could perpetuate through future LLMs.
- Hypothesis 2 proposes a human writer might have relied on faulty data, such as a poor-quality bootleg PDF or a bad translation.
- The author reflects on the broader implications of AI-generated content, highlighting the challenge of discerning fact from fiction online.
- Anecdote about spammers using fragments of the author's book 'Cryptonomicon' in spam emails, which often did stop mid-sentence, possibly influencing AI perceptions.
- Discussion on AI's misuse of the word 'literally' for emphasis rather than its actual meaning.
- Mention of AI-generated art's evolution and the work of Kelley Boesch, who combines AI-generated music and visuals to create compelling compositions.
- Skepticism about AI's benefits, suggesting it may accelerate environmental destruction.