![]() It’s a massive statistical model of linguistic habits. Even if it’s never seen an exact combination of words before, it knows some words are more or less likely to appear near each other, and certain words in a sentence are easily substituted with others. Having scanned billions of pages of text written by humans, it knows what things a human being is likely to say in response to something. It captures more of its essence to say it’s an imitation engine. So even though an LLM uses similar technology to the “suggestion strip” above your smartphone keyboard and is often described as a predictive engine, that’s not the most useful terminology. But on the whole, it’s not possible to accurately predict what someone will say next. When we speak or write, we’re not truly choosing words at random-there is a method to it, and sometimes we can finish each other’s sentences. Stochastic refers to something that’s random in a way we can describe but not predict. AI is a pattern printerĪI in its current state is very, very good at one thing: modeling and imitating a stochastic system. Putting aside science fiction and speculation about the next generation of LLMs, a realistic understanding of generative AI can guide us to its ideal use case: not a decision-maker or unsupervised agent tucked away from the end user, but an interface between humans and machines-a mechanism for delivering our intentions to traditional, algorithmic APIs. And there are concerns to be had AI bears the deceptive appearance of a free lunch and, predictably, has non-obvious downsides that some founders and VCs will insist on learning the hard way. AI isn’t nearly as frivolous-it has several novel use cases-but many are rightly wary of the resemblance. In almost all cases, blockchain technology serves no purpose but to make software slower, more difficult to fix, and a bigger target for scammers. In some ways, the fervor around AI is reminiscent of blockchain hype, which has steadily cooled since its 2021 peak. It’s no surprise that people are framing generative AI as the beginning of a glorious sci-fi future, making human labor obsolete and taking us into the Star Trek era. We’ve believed that flying cars, teleportation, and robot butlers were on the horizon for decades now, and we’re hardly discouraged by the laws of physics. We should give the skeptics their due, though: human beings are easily swept up in science fiction. The excitement around these advancements has been intense. Computers are starting to behave less like tools and more like peers. Likewise with generative art models such as Stable Diffusion, which can create believable art from the simplest of prompts. For the first time ever, we can converse with a computer program in natural language and get a coherent, personalized response. Send us feedback about these examples.Large language models (LLMs) feel like magic. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'faux.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023 How to annoy tax pros and get audited in one simple move What gets Brewer’s goat: faux experts on social media who school viewers about creative tax loopholes and strategies in preachy little videos. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023 What to Consider The faux leather won't break in the same as the suede options. 2023 The former prime-time anchor’s behavior was another display of ill temper and arrogance, when morning TV demands at least faux cheerfulness and modesty. Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2023 The game at the International Drive attraction is built upon Sunshine State history, carries a retro postcard theme, features the Flamingo Family characters and is played with a faux vintage camera outfitted with an infrared beam. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 30 Apr. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, That effort is clear in her set design: Between her three bandmates was an approximation of a cozy apartment where such talks might occur, featuring a green couch and a gallery wall of 007 and Indiana Jones posters between faux windows. The Arizona Republic, In the dining room there are Spanish style wood doors with curved tops, curved openings between some rooms, the entry hall has the original stone floor, and there are two faux fireplaces. House Beautiful, Often referred to as a train, the faux stars resemble a locomotive chugging through the atmosphere. ![]() Recent Examples on the Web To cut back on the cost, many homeowners are choosing faux wood or peel-and-stick options.
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