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by ccheney 1072 days ago
It's kinda strange seeing some people link advancements in transformer models with stuff like cryptos and NFTs. You've gotta ask, where are these thoughts coming from? Plus, the ongoing use of the 'stochastic parrot' argument is starting to feel a bit repetitive in these discussions.
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The irony is that 99% of them haven't actually read the paper the term originated from.

One of it's only recurring warnings was the danger of underestimating what a "stochastic parrot" can do in practical terms.