The Ghost in the Grammar: A Linguist’s Guide to the Machine’s Soul with Guest Jerid Francom, Part II

Your AI isn’t a genius; it’s more like a parrot in a tuxedo. Linguist Jerid Francom joins the show to deconstruct the linguistic tricks of Large Language Models and reveal why the "ghost" in the grammar is often just a statistical illusion. He'll lay out a roadmap for the radical act of digital independence. We explore how to break free from Big Tech’s grip by using Hugging Face and edge AI to run models locally on your own hardware. Discover how to reclaim your human agency and build a personalized AI setup that serves your workflow without sacrificing your privacy or your intellect. For questions, comments, or anything else, email us at [email protected]

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