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1. emp173+qw[view] [source] 2026-01-16 17:06:17
>>embedd+(OP)
This is why AI skeptics exist. We’re now at the point where you can make entirely unsubstantiated claims about AI capability, and even many folks on HN will accept it with a complete lack of discernment. The hype is out of control.
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2. embedd+4x[view] [source] 2026-01-16 17:09:06
>>emp173+qw
> folks on HN will accept it with a complete lack of discernment

Well, I'm a heavy LLM user, I "believe" LLM helps me a lot for some tasks, but I'm also a developer with decades of experience, so I'm not gonna claim it'll help non-programmers to build software, or whatever. They're tools, not solutions in themselves.

But even us "folks on HN" who generally keep up with where the ecosystem is going, have a limit I suppose. You need to substantiate what you're saying, and if you're saying you've managed to create a browser, better let others verify that somehow.

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3. emp173+Cx[view] [source] 2026-01-16 17:11:44
>>embedd+4x
Take a look at this thread regarding the original claim: >>46624541

The top comment is indeed baseless hype without a hint of skepticism.

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4. blibbl+RE[view] [source] 2026-01-16 17:45:07
>>emp173+Cx
> The top comment is indeed baseless hype without a hint of skepticism.

and he wonders why people call him a shill

accepting everything some shit company tells you as gospel is not the default position of a "researcher"

he better hope he's on the right side of history here, as otherwise he will have burnt his reputation

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5. simonw+F31[view] [source] 2026-01-16 19:21:16
>>blibbl+RE
See comment here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46646777#46650837

I do not think you are reacting to what I said in good faith.

> he better hope he's on the right side of history here, as otherwise he will have burnt his reputation

That's something I've actually given quite a lot of thought to. My reputation and credibility matters a great deal to me. If it turns out this entire LLM thing was an over-hyped scam I'll take a very big hit to that reputation, and I'll deserve it.

(If AI rises up and tries to kill or enslave us all I'll be too busy fighting back to care.)

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