Language Models Are Not Thought Models
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-07-08
Gary Marcus argues that language models essentially model language rather than directly modeling 'thought'. He views this as a crucial reminder: because of this mechanism, LLMs are highly susceptible to propaganda.
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