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AI Has a Way to Go to Become A Connections Puzzle Champ

Google’s AI chatbot on a smartphone. Researchers found large language models underpinning chatbots developed by Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other AI companies have trouble solving some word games. — Google’s AI chatbot on a smartphone. Researchers found large language models underpinning chatbots developed by Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other AI companies have trouble solving some word games.
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August 16, 2024 at 7:05 AM EDT

Are you a New York Times word game enthusiast? The Mini Crossword, Wordle and the infuriating Connections puzzle have drawn many fans, and some of them tested how AI might fare. But first...

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