Comment by 1dom
3 hours ago
> Really, LLMs are kind of like convenient, wildly inefficient proxies for useful processes. But I'm not convinced they should often end up as permanent fixtures of logical pipelines. Unless you're making a chat bot, I guess.
I think I agree with this. It's made me realise LLMs are great for prototyping processes in the same way that 3D printers are great at prototyping physical things. They make it quick and easy to get something close enough to see the unforeseen problems a proper solution might have.
3d printing is a great analog because there are so many critical considerations that are often missed or can't be accounted for in the prototype, but, it's alright because it's a prototype. The strain testing, durability, manufacturing at scale; none of that is properly addressed. Those might involved some serious, expensive challenges, too. But it's alright because you've got something in your hand that informs you whether or not those challenges are worth contending with. I really love this about LLMs and 3d printing.