The "Verifiability horizon" is a key determinant of LLM value in a given domain.

2026-05-04 · Bits and Bobs 5/4/26

The "Verifiability horizon" is a key determinant of LLM value in a given domain.
- How long after something is done to know if the thing worked.
- That sets the pace layer.
- Code is fast; law is possibly decades.

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