LLM Models Are Bullshit Engines

· Jeffrey Snover's blog · July 20, 2026, 5:08 p.m.
LLM models artificial-intelligence Philosophy of Language Truth vs. Deception
Summary
Jeffrey Snover's blog post critiques LLM models, drawing inspiration from Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit" to distinguish between lying and bullshitting, suggesting that current LLM systems often miss the mark in pursuing truth.
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