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Large language models (LLMs) do not have the ability to reason.

AITechnologyOct 3, 2026score 0.702 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the claim that large language models (LLMs) do not reason, referencing an article from MIT Technology Review. The posts emphasize the importance of understanding the limitations of AI systems, particularly in terms of their reasoning capabilities. This is relevant to ongoing debates about the reliability and ethical implications of AI technologies.

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Large language models (LLMs) do not have the ability to reason.
Parent: AIEntity: LLMsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 3, 2026Target: The ability of LLMs to reason

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Don’t be fooled—LLMs don’t reason | MIT Technology Review Thore Graepel is chair of machine learning at University College London. He was a core member of the AlphaGo team at DeepMind. https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/02/1145639/dont-be-fooled-llms-dont-reason/
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Don’t be fooled—LLMs don’t reason | MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/02/1145639/dont-be-fooled-llms-dont-reason/
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