Algebra+Category Theory Solve Transformer State-Tracking Puzzle
burny_tech · x · 2026-08-16
New research uses algebra and category theory to solve the long-standing puzzle of varying Transformer performance on finite-state tasks. The framework allows for the precise prediction of length generalization, providing a detailed account of state-tracking abilities.
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