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[–] mcv@lemmy.zip 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

My company pushes it too. It's useful for some things, but you really have to be aware of its limitations. The same is true of Claude of course, but I have less problems letting Claude touch my code. The free GPT models work better as an interactive rubber duck or an interactive encyclopedia.

[–] thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

i think a rubber duck might be a better rubber duck.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

Rubber duck can be used in the tub, so it's the clear winner!