Transformers' Softmax Mirrors Steam Engine Math: The Hidden Physics Driving LLM Hallucinations
What if the core math powering ChatGPT traces back to steam engines? This overlooked link reveals why large language models hallucinate—and hints at fixes nobody's hyping.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Softmax in transformers is mathematically identical to the Boltzmann distribution from 19th-century physics.
- This explains LLM hallucinations as thermal-like fluctuations in probability distributions.
- Investors: Bet on physics-inspired fixes like dynamic temperature tuning for the next AI efficiency wave.
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Originally reported by Towards AI
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