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Limitations of Next-Token Prediction in AI Reasoning

The current approach to AI development, focusing on next-token prediction, is fundamentally limited in its ability to perform logical reasoning or backtrack. This limitation poses a significant challenge for deploying AI in critical systems where accuracy and reliability are paramount. The industry's reliance on scaling up next-word predictors is hitting a theoretical wall, hindering progress in areas like formal verification and rigorous math.

Computing & Technology, Computer Science, Machine Learning