I agree! I asked ChatGPT "Does an LLM understand, or is it simply Bayesian inference?", and the most relevant part of its output: "The model's understanding o

I agree! I asked ChatGPT "Does an LLM understand, or is it simply Bayesian inference?", and the most relevant part of its output: "The model's understanding of language is derived from the vast amount of text it has been trained on. By capturing statistical regularities and patterns, an LLM can generate text that appears to be comprehensible and contextually appropriate. However, it's important to note that LLMs do not possess true understanding or consciousness. They lack semantic or conceptual understanding in the way humans do. Overall, an LLM employs a combination of statistical techniques, including Bayesian inference, and pattern recognition to generate text that simulates understanding to a certain extent."