It's Not Just X. It's Y
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Summary
The phrase 'It's not x, it's y' has become a common construction in language generated by Large Language Models (LLMs), sparking a debate about its use in writing and automated language production.
Why it matters
The overuse of this construction by LLMs has led to a backlash against automated language production, with some considering it 'bad writing'.
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| Hacker News Front Page | It's Not Just X. It's Y | 6/1/2026, 4:31:08 AM |
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