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> Saying that Generative AI is a compression algorithm shows a lack of understanding of the issues and technology at play.

Because of what?

Because compression and generation are very different concepts.

Because the AI maximalists don’t like it when their favourite toy is reframed into fairly objective terms.

How does a LLM compare to say .ZIP at compressing Romeo and Juliet?

How does ZIP compare to a LLM at answering a prompt to write a short story about cats in the style of Romeo and Juliet?