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xkcd #2839: Language Acquisition (xkcd.com)
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Alt text: My first words were 'These were my first words; what were yours?'

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[–] unreachable@lemmy.world 44 points 2 years ago

SLM = Small Language Model

[–] zloe_zlo@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That was exactly twelve words!

[–] TheGreenGolem@lemm.ee 29 points 2 years ago

I...I think that's part of the joke, yes.

[–] kerr@aussie.zone 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I was wondering who else counted the words lol

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

I did and confirm twelve words as well.

[–] RocketBoots@programming.dev 10 points 2 years ago

Oh wow, it's been awhile. They had a child? I'm so happy for them!

[–] LostLukas@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Is there even another sensible way to arrange these 12 words?