40: Are LLMs overhyped?

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Dima and Slava discuss their experiences with LLMs, Slava's recent forays into trainings on using AI technologies, and prophecies about the future of AI, some of which were probably generated with the help of AI.

• Theme corner: Slava's hierarchy of themes
• AI sells. At least currently
• Large Language Model Statistics And Numbers (2024)
• Slava's AI ghost writer
• What are the use case where GenAI is most helpful?
• Are junior developers threatened by current generation of AI tools?
• Impact of technology on the field of civil engineering
• "Everything is better with Bluetooth"
• Bill Gates: "We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction."
• Importance of feedback function

"Critical thinking skills are going to continue to be critical"