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Artist Launches Slow LLM to Challenge AI Chatbot Dependence

3/24/2026

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Artist Sam Lavigne developed Slow LLM to counter growing reliance on AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT.
Slow LLM intentionally slows chatbot responses, prompting users to reconsider dependence on these technologies.
The tool can be installed as a Chrome extension or deployed widely, affecting multiple chatbots.
Lavigne argues that heavy reliance on AI leads to a de-skilling effect.
The friction aims to encourage reflection on outsourcing cognitive functions.

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Story summary

Artist Sam Lavigne developed Slow LLM to counter growing reliance on AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT.
Slow LLM intentionally slows chatbot responses, prompting users to reconsider dependence on these technologies.
The tool can be installed as a Chrome extension or deployed widely, affecting multiple chatbots.
Lavigne argues that heavy reliance on AI leads to a de-skilling effect.
The friction aims to encourage reflection on outsourcing cognitive functions.