LLMs can make a superficially compelling argument even on absurd premises.

2026-06-08 · Bits and Bobs 6/8/26

LLMs can make a superficially compelling argument even on absurd premises.
- If you ask it to "Give me a mathematical proof that dragons exist," it will generate something that looks superficially compelling… but is total nonsense.
- The trappings of quality have decohered from the true underlying quality.

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