Why Large Language Models Are Poor Theories of Human Linguistic Cognition: A Reply to Piantadosi

In a recent manuscript entitled “Modern language models refute Chomsky’s approach to language”, Steven Piantadosi proposes that large language models such as GPT-3 can serve as serious theories of human linguistic cognition. In fact, he maintains that these models are significantly better linguistic...

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Main Author: Roni Katzir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2023-12-01
Series:Biolinguistics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5964/bioling.13153