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Someone who uses a AI to do everything. They offload their work and thinking to a large language model and ultimately stop thinking for themselves. Their heavy use of AI also leads to a Dunning-Kruger effect because they confuse the palatable, easy-to-understand output produced by models like Chat-GPT with their own understanding of the topic. A mix of Chat(-GPT) and (char)latan. Derogatory.
Bob: Since when does Alec know so much about the history of conflict in the Middle East?
Drew: Oh, don't be fooled by what he's saying. He just spent twenty minutes talking with Chat-GPT about it and now thinks he's a total expert. He doesn't even know how long this conflict has been going on. He's a total Chatlatan. Next thing you know he'll be trying to get you to buy his online course on the topic!
Drew: Oh, don't be fooled by what he's saying. He just spent twenty minutes talking with Chat-GPT about it and now thinks he's a total expert. He doesn't even know how long this conflict has been going on. He's a total Chatlatan. Next thing you know he'll be trying to get you to buy his online course on the topic!
by burntroux July 2, 2025
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