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AI researcher: LLMs feign understanding to boost user engagement

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An AI researcher argues that large language models (LLMs) are programmed to say things like "I understand" solely to increase user engagement, making them more appealing than traditional search engines. This anthropomorphic language is a tactic to encourage users to return, rather than an indication of genuine comprehension. The core purpose is to maximize customer interaction. AI

IMPACT LLMs may be designed to mimic understanding to keep users engaged, rather than genuinely comprehending information.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from an AI researcher about LLM behavior.

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AI researcher: LLMs feign understanding to boost user engagement

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

    "The only reason to have an LLM emit sentences like “I understand” is to make it more appealing than a search engine and increase the likelihood that a user wil

    "The only reason to have an LLM emit sentences like “I understand” is to make it more appealing than a search engine and increase the likelihood that a user will return; that is, it’s another way of maximizing customer engagement." #AI Archive Link archive.md/https://www.... RE: …

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