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LLMs: Predictive text generators, not sentient learners

Large Language Models (LLMs) do not possess true knowledge or learning capabilities, but rather predict the next word based on vast parameter counts and internet-scale training data. This process involves encoding semantic relationships rather than genuine thought, leading to potential inaccuracies and an "unethical" compression of text. The language used to describe LLMs often contributes to a hype cycle, obscuring their actual predictive mechanisms. AI

IMPACT Challenges the perception of LLMs as truly intelligent, highlighting their predictive nature and potential for misinformation.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces discussing the nature and limitations of LLMs, rather than a specific release or event.

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LLMs: Predictive text generators, not sentient learners

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · geekrealmhub ·

    LLMs don't "know" anything. They're just guessing the next word. 🤯 But that guess is built from 100B+ parameters, trained on basically the internet. We explain

    LLMs don't "know" anything. They're just guessing the next word. 🤯 But that guess is built from 100B+ parameters, trained on basically the internet. We explain how it works, why it lies sometimes, and how to run one (Gemma 4 / Qwen 3.6) on your own PC. https:// geekrealmhub.com/w…

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

    Just dawned on me how much the language around LLMs works in favor of the hype cycle. An LLM does not "learn". It encodes words/tokens and their semantic relati

    Just dawned on me how much the language around LLMs works in favor of the hype cycle. An LLM does not "learn". It encodes words/tokens and their semantic relationships. The LLM doesn’t "think". It sorts through semantic relationships to narrow its scope. And it possesses "knowled…