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		Meaning without reference in large language models (arxiv.org)
		2 points by jedharris on Feb 18, 2023 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

jedharris on Feb 18, 2023 [–]

Lots of excellent references showing LLMs have internal models. Good precis of the philosophical argument that meaning doesn't require reference.

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