Daniel Miessler • 8/27/2024

World Model + Next Token Prediction = Answer Prediction

This article analyzes the common critique that LLMs are 'just next token predictors,' arguing that with a sufficiently accurate world model, predicting the next token is functionally equivalent to providing correct answers. It presents a tiered framework for understanding LLM capabilities and discusses the philosophical implications of model-based knowledge versus human understanding.

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#llm #Language Models #World Models