Why LLMs are limited: Logic and creativity flaws drive industry cynicism
Look_out_Cliff · reddit · 2026-08-27
The author argues that LLMs are limited because they are "artificial"—relying solely on online information without human experience, relationships, or emotions. About 50% of deep questions yield incorrect answers upon scrutiny.
While AI excels at sifting through images, it is deemed terrible at logic or creativity. The author's company has banned AI for customer-facing or creative work, noting a shift from fanboys to cynics.
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