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Experts suggest new language to avoid anthropomorphizing LLMs

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Researchers Emily M. Bender and Nanna Inie have proposed new terminology to help users avoid anthropomorphizing Large Language Models (LLMs). They suggest replacing terms like "recognize" and "hallucination" with more technical descriptions such as "automatic transcription" and "undesirable output." The authors also advocate for using "input" and "output" instead of "prompt" and "response" to better reflect the nature of LLM interactions. AI

IMPACT Adopting precise language could lead to more realistic expectations and understanding of AI capabilities.

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