Topic Modeling
Talking about Large Language Models
Murray Shanahan
Topic ModelingLanguage and cultural evolutionNatural Language Processing Techniques
Abstract
Interacting with a contemporary LLM-based conversational agent can create an illusion of being in the presence of a thinking creature. Yet, in their very nature, such systems are fundamentally not like us.
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What is "Talking about Large Language Models" about?
Interacting with a contemporary LLM-based conversational agent can create an illusion of being in the presence of a thinking creature. Yet, in their very nature, such systems are fundamentally not like us.
Who wrote this paper?
Murray Shanahan
Where can I read the full paper?
The full text is available as a PDF on arXiv (linked above), published January 25, 2024.
Does this paper have a DOI?
Yes: https://doi.org/10.1145/3624724.