Why can't powerful AIs learn basic multiplication?
December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Why can't powerful AIs learn basic multiplication?
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These days, large language models can handle increasingly complex tasks, writing complex code and engaging in sophisticated reasoning.
But when it comes to four-digit multiplication, a task taught in elementary school, even state-of-the-art systems fail. Why?
A new paper b . . .
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Why can't powerful AIs learn basic multiplication?
*
These days, large language models can handle increasingly complex tasks, writing complex code and engaging in sophisticated reasoning.
But when it comes to four-digit multiplication, a task taught in elementary school, even state-of-the-art systems fail. Why?
A new paper b . . .