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I notice something from some of my “Google” friends. Adamant I should consult these models for my math degree (I’m a bit younger than them). Don’t they know the

by meroes 3y ago

I notice something from some of my “Google” friends. Adamant I should consult these models for my math degree (I’m a bit younger than them). Don’t they know these models fail horribly with math especially? Is it hype from inside the castle too? What is going on. I’m actually a bit concerned because I feel like no one’s in charge. Why don’t they say get a tutor which is much more established. Is Google the company forcing this hype that hard that employees now feel the need to keep it up. No idea what for think. I would be diserviced by asking for math help from the models, yet that’s the main advice I get nowadays. It’s a bit annoying and concerning. But I’m right though right HN? These models seem exceptionally bad at math questions.

Ukv 3y ago
> Don’t they know these models fail horribly with math especially? > But I’m right though right HN? These models seem exceptionally bad at math questions. If you're asking "find the error in my proof" or "solve this ODE", then yeah current LLMs will be limited by poor reasoning ability. However, if you ask Bing's Chat mode something like "What's the difference between a ring and a field?", it'll likely give a competent answer (with references to check) and allow asking of follow-up questions. > Why don’t they say get a tutor which is much more established Why did my friend recommend a new local fast-food place rather than an established gourmet restaurant? Because it's cheaper, more convenient, and I may not be aware of it due to its recency. There's also nothing preventing me going to both depending on situation. > Is Google the company forcing this hype that hard that employees now feel the need to keep it up. No idea what for think. I would be diserviced by asking for math help from the models, yet that’s the main advice I get nowadays I think there are legitimately ways you could use it to develop your understanding, slotting it in as a tool somewhere between search engine and tutor, so long as you're aware of its limitations.

by meroes 3y ago

Ukv 3y ago

> Don’t they know these models fail horribly with math especially? > But I’m right though right HN? These models seem exceptionally bad at math questions. If you're asking "find the error in my proof" or "solve this ODE", then yeah current LLMs will be limited by poor reasoning ability. However, if you ask Bing's Chat mode something like "What's the difference between a ring and a field?", it'll likely give a competent answer (with references to check) and allow asking of follow-up questions. > Why don’t they say get a tutor which is much more established Why did my friend recommend a new local fast-food place rather than an established gourmet restaurant? Because it's cheaper, more convenient, and I may not be aware of it due to its recency. There's also nothing preventing me going to both depending on situation. > Is Google the company forcing this hype that hard that employees now feel the need to keep it up. No idea what for think. I would be diserviced by asking for math help from the models, yet that’s the main advice I get nowadays I think there are legitimately ways you could use it to develop your understanding, slotting it in as a tool somewhere between search engine and tutor, so long as you're aware of its limitations.