The New Alphabet: Large Language Models and the Democratization of Ideas

As we stand at the edge of a transformation in communication, we are navigating the challenges and opportunities of a phenomenon we'll refer to as the "Samsung Effect" — the inadvertent sharing of proprietary information with an AI, which then becomes part of the AI's public knowledge base. This incident is a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls in our interaction with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.

Yet, there's an intriguing prospect that shines through: the creation of a new form of vocabulary. This "new alphabet" goes beyond mere words; it involves the synthesis of complex ideas, delivered through the perfect concoction of words and sentences. This development has the potential to democratize communication on an unprecedented scale. But it also carries risks that we must acknowledge and address.

The New Alphabet and the Evolution of Communication

Historically, every significant innovation in communication — from the invention of writing to the internet — has revolution…