LLMs: harmful to technical innovation?

173 · Evan Hahn · Feb. 2, 2025, 4:33 a.m.
Summary
The post discusses how the popularity of programming languages influences their accessibility and adoption, particularly in relation to LLMs (Large Language Models). It highlights that less popular languages may suffer due to limited training data for AI tools, making it challenging for developers to troubleshoot issues compared to more established languages. This could hinder innovation in nascent technologies as LLMs might perpetuate the dominance of existing ones.