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Can ChatGPT Learn to Count Letters?

arXiv 2502.16705 ↗First posted 23 Feb 2025cs.CL cs.AIcited by 2

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Abstract (arXiv)

Large language models (LLMs) struggle on simple tasks such as counting the number of occurrences of a letter in a word. In this paper, we investigate if ChatGPT can learn to count letters and propose an efficient solution.

Key facts. Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Builds on 5 of its 6 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 23 Feb 2025.

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