I do not presently nor will I ever use an LLM to write my blog pieces. In fact I'll be blunt: For those of you who do, you are part of the problem. You are actively helping make the internet a crappier place. The internet suffers more than ever from a torrent of false information and synthetically generated, garbage content. As someone who highly values tech ethics and wants to see a better internet, I refuse to add to the river of no-effort, often erroneous publications.
Part of having respect for your readers is providing original content that you've put thought into. Part of having integrity is ensuring, to the best of your ability, that content is written accurately. How would you feel if an artisanal baker sold you repackaged Walmart cookies as their own? You thought you were purchasing something unique that was created by an artist, but instead you received a mass-produced, low-quality commodity.
A myriad of LLM-written tutorials are ranking high in search engine results. These guides are often riddled with inaccuracies, sometimes severe in nature. Readers and students must exercise more due diligence than ever as a result.
Objectively, LLMs are excellent tools for performing basic spelling and grammar checks on your work. They can point out mistakes such as switching between tenses or incorrectly worded sentences. In fact, I occasionally use LLMs to ensure my work has no glaring grammatical errors before publishing. However, as soon as one starts using an LLM to generate ideas or copy, it's no longer their work.
On a final note, writing promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. The ability to articulate a complex topic or idea results in a greater cognitive ability when designing and troubleshooting highly technical systems. Why anyone would atrophy the very organ needed to perform in their job is beyond me.
With all that being said, I put a lot of thought and time into my guides and discussion pieces. I thank all my readers for taking the time to read my work.