Multiple-Choice Evaluations May Overestimate LLMs

AI researchers warn that multiple-choice evaluations (MCQA) can easily allow LLMs to 'cheat' and overestimate their true capabilities. The structured format of options helps anchor answers even when models loop or generate nonsense, masking underlying flaws.

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