We’ve all seen those impressive demos where Large Language Models (LLMs) seem to think and reason like humans. But can they really? According to Denny Zhou, the founder and lead of Google Deepmind’s LLM Reasoning Team, the answer is not so clear-cut. It all depends on how you define reasoning.
I came across a Reddit post that highlighted the difference between the hype around LLMs and the reality. On one hand, we have AI influencers claiming that LLMs can think and reason like humans, given the right prompt. On the other hand, we have the expert himself saying that it’s not that simple.
Denny Zhou’s lecture on the topic is definitely worth a watch. He breaks down the complexities of LLMs and their limitations when it comes to reasoning. It’s a good reality check for those of us who get caught up in the excitement of AI advancements.
So, can LLMs reason? The answer is still uncertain. But one thing is for sure – we need to be careful not to overhype their capabilities and instead focus on understanding their limitations.