Generative AI’s Cliffs of Insanity

You keep using those words. I don't think they mean what you think they mean. Generative AI's Cliffs of Insanity You keep using those words. I don't think they mean what you think they mean. Michael Long in Generative AI   ∙   June 24, 2025   ∙   7 min read   ∙   View on Medium Cliffs of Despair Image, ChatGPT Most know those words are a paraphrase of the words Inigo says to Vizzini midway through Rob Reiner's most perfect of movies, The Princess Bride. If you haven't seen it, then as much as it pains me to say it, stop reading this article and go watch it. Now. Just come back when you're done. I'll wait. So where was I? Ah, yes. The quote. Because those exact words came to mind as I was reading a recent programming article. (And how's that for a segue?) Generative AI Given the title of this article, you might surmise that the article in question… Continue reading This is a member-only story and can only be read on Medium. Sent to sikubaycom.s3cr3tz@blogger.com by Michael Long on Medium Unsubscribe from this newsletter or unsubscribe from all newsletters from Medium Manage your email settings 3500 South DuPont Highway, Suite IQ-101, Dover, DE 19901 Careers·Help Center·Privacy Policy·Terms of service