AI’s ‘reasoning’ is more mirror than mind—but that’s okay!
This ASU study reveals that LLMs’ "chain-of-thought" abilities are pattern-based illusions, not true logic.
The authors warn of a "false aura of reliability" in AI outputs, which could mislead in fields like healthcare or finance.
While that might sound disappointing, it’s actually useful insight! Understanding these limits can help us: Build better guardrails for AI in critical applications.
Develop tests to expose AI’s blind spots.
Shift focus from "human-like thinking" to reliable, transparent outputs.
Big thanks to @agnieszkaserafinowicz for sharing!
Read the full study:
Is Chain-of-Thought Reasoning of LLMs a Mirage?
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.01191
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