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AI models criticized for inability to admit ignorance

The author expresses frustration with large language models (LLMs) that, like some people, struggle to admit when they don't know something. Instead of stating ignorance, these AI models tend to generate lengthy responses, which the author finds undesirable. AI

IMPACT Highlights a user-facing limitation in current LLM conversational abilities.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece on a common AI criticism, not a novel event.

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AI models criticized for inability to admit ignorance

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What I really hate about those AI labled LLMs is that they are as bad at saying "I don't know" as many people. They rather talk you to death than to admit they

    What I really hate about those AI labled LLMs is that they are as bad at saying "I don't know" as many people. They rather talk you to death than to admit they don't have a clue. I mean, it's no surprise, but it sucks anyway. # llm # ai # noclue