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> In contrast, when communicating with an OS or engineering a mechanical device, ambiguity is a negative and it's crucial to use language that is deterministic.
by ssivark 3y ago
> In contrast, when communicating with an OS or engineering a mechanical device, ambiguity is a negative and it's crucial to use language that is deterministic.
Very much a historical artifact. Modern systems (LLMs, for example) can in principle handle ambiguous inputs.
- AlchemistCamp 3y agoIs ambiguity ever desirable when communicating with them?
- carbotaniuman 3y agoI would argue no - the entire concept of prompt engineering exists for this reason.