
Exploring Non-Verbal Reasoning in Language Models
Researchers have developed the COCONUT model, which uses 'latent thoughts' to perform logical reasoning without relying on natural language for each step. This approach allows for simultaneous processing of multiple potential reasoning paths, akin to a breadth-first search, and helps avoid dead-end inferences common in traditional models. While COCONUT didn't outperform existing models on straightforward reasoning tests, it excelled in complex logical conditions, suggesting potential for broader generalization in reasoning tasks.













