I use it for technical questions I have instead of Google now.
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#12Sometimes I use LLMs to find vocabulary/definitions in a foreign language.
Usually online translators like translate.google.com and papago.naver.com work 99% of the time. However, for that remaining 1% Bing Copilot has come in clutch.
The LLM has the advantage of being able to query about a specific context. Of course, I always double-check the answers.
Here is a specific query I did recently:
> 영돈, in terms of spending money in korean to english
> The Korean term "용돈" translates to "pocket money" or "spending money" in English¹. It refers to money that individuals can use freely without any specific purpose, often given by parents to their children⁴. So, whether you're saving up for a treat or just need some extra cash, "용돈" has got you covered!
(I could have sworn the original Copilot answer repeated the incorrect "영돈" in its answer, but I found the correct "용돈" by looking up "spending money" or "pocket money" in the online translators.)
Re: Ask HN: What do you use LLMs for?
#13I find Kagi's AI summarizer[1] very helpful.
If I just want to get a general gist of an article/video, I run it through the summarizer.
For media I was only slightly interested in, reading the summary is enough. For other topics, it helps me decide if I want to invest more time in reading the whole thing.
It is also useful for helping me remember the exact contents of a video. (Say I want to share a video, but I don't remember if this is the one I want to share.)