Why large language models are poor theories of human linguistic cognition: A reply to Piantadosi
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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 theories than proposals emerging from within generative linguistics. The present note explains why this claim is wrong.
- Tel Aviv University Israel
- University of Göttingen Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Germany
- Max Planck Society Germany
learning, Language and Literature, competence, 150, generative linguistics, P, P1-1091, large language models, typology, Philology. Linguistics, generalization, performance
learning, Language and Literature, competence, 150, generative linguistics, P, P1-1091, large language models, typology, Philology. Linguistics, generalization, performance
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