The Illusion of Insight in Reasoning Models
By: Liv G. d'Aliberti, Manoel Horta Ribeiro
Published: 2026-01-26
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Abstract
This paper investigates the phenomenon of "illusion of insight" in AI reasoning models, where models might appear to have genuine understanding without truly possessing it. The research critically examines the mechanisms behind such illusions and their implications for the trustworthiness and explainability of artificial intelligence systems.