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Are AI language models scientific models of language?

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13194-026-00770-9

Published Online: 2026-08-17

Published Print: 2026-09

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Authors

Ladyman, James

Nefdt, Ryan M. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2118-9960
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University of Cape Town
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Article History

Received: 21 January 2026

Accepted: 6 August 2026

First Online: 17 August 2026