So, Where Does Next-Token Prediction Leave Us?
Summary
An opinion piece examining the trajectory of next-token prediction in AI, arguing that LLMs are not merely passive predictors but economic forces that threaten labor, concentrate means of production, and reshape capitalism. It critiques training data ecosystems, data-center investments, and token-based economics, while proposing AI-enabled interfaces as a potential way to render bureaucracy irrelevant. The piece also discusses social impact, governance, and the implications for individuals and society.