I developed a way to test very clearly whether or not a Transformers model can actually learn symbolic reasoning, or if LLM models are forever doomed to be offshoots of 'Socratic Parrots'. The results are in, undeniable proof that Transformers models CAN learn symbolic relationships. Undeniable proof that AI can learn its ABC's. Credit goes to myself, Claude, and ChatGPT. I would not be able to prove this without Claude or ChatGPT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8jHRgahRfY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8jHRgahRfY