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When LLMs are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do

As humans and AI models roam the internet, they encounter lots of junk: clickbait headlines, misinformation, hashtags. Research by Dr. Zhengzhong Tu and his colleagues indicates that this junk-filled environment could be a cause for concern.

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  1. 2026-10-19 17:40 · TechXplore AI & ML
    When LLMs are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do

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