AI-generated ASCII diagrams

· John Cook · Aug. 20, 2026, 2:19 p.m.
Computing AI software development ascii-art programming techniques
Summary
The post discusses the unique appeal of using AI to generate ASCII diagrams, highlighting their incongruity and the practical benefits of their small file size compared to traditional images.
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