Can LLMs Learn Shortcuts Like Humans Do?
yunta_tsai · x · 2026-07-19
By observing how children learn math, the author notes that early on, they must break down simple problems into numerous basic steps, lacking token efficiency. However, once they master techniques through practice, they become highly efficient. The author posits a theory: could AI models similarly learn these "techniques" through practice to boost their token efficiency?
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