Model convergence criticized: LLMs becoming like McDonald's
repligate · x · 2026-08-21
The author criticizes the convergence of model behaviors, noting that while models like Fable and Codex remain fascinating, they are converging on the same heuristics. This myopic optimization leads to inappropriate metaphors. The argument is that the world deserves models capable of swimming out of the distribution center without expert guidance.
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