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by ogig 15 days ago
I see it as exactly the same os obfuscating code to be interpreted by a compiler. The programming language is natural language, and the "compiler" is a harnessed LLM. The intention of the author is clear.

By running a compiler you are turning plain text into a executable holds the same.

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In this case, yes (hence my disapproval of this action) - but in the main, “the programming language is natural language” is what I’m worried about. Most uses of natural language are not intended for execution, nor should they need to be crafted with consideration for such.
Okay, but this one obviously is specifically intended as such
Yes it is, which is why I disapprove of it, and have said as such in every comment. I’m suggesting we disapprove of it in a more responsible way.