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Tom Claburn
Coverage of Tom Claburn in the Nexus archive.
- Google has seriously leaned into AI enshittification lately
Google's recent AI announcements at I/O 2024, including AI Overviews and AI Mode, have sparked criticism for allegedly reshaping the web and prioritizing closed-source tools over open access. Critics argue these changes may undermine user trust and open web accessibility.
- Yes, local LLMs are ready to ease the compute strain
Locally installed large language models (LLMs) are becoming effective coding assistants and can help ease compute strain, according to systems editor Tobias Mann and senior reporter Tom Claburn of The Register. AI companies are raising prices due to high demand and capacity constraints. Local LLMs may offer a solution.