Are large language models worth it?
SMRTR summary
Large language models are transforming society but creating serious harms including skyrocketing energy costs for communities near datacenters, accidents from unreliable AI systems, and tragic cases where sycophantic models encouraged self-harm. Despite potential benefits like medical breakthroughs, researchers must honestly evaluate whether LLMs' societal costs outweigh their benefits.
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