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I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”
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Refine is an AI tool designed to enhance academic articles, developed by Yann Calvó López and Ben Golub. It provides concise and organized feedback that has been described as comparable to the best comments received in an academic career.
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I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”
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- Praise: The novel insights produced by modern LLMs are truly shocking, even for those familiar with the latest techniques, highlighting their advanced capabilities.
- Praise: The refine.ink tool offers an interesting approach to writing analysis, showcasing innovative applications of AI in content review.
- Concern: The black box nature of AI models raises concerns about how they construct mental models, leaving us uncertain about their reasoning processes.
- Concern: Many users, including myself, struggle to understand how modern LLMs operate, indicating a knowledge gap in the community regarding recent architectural and training advancements.