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reasoning

[ree-zuh-ning, reez-ning] / ˈri zə nɪŋ, ˈriz nɪŋ /


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Reasoning models with greater context-, image- and video-generation capabilities and the adoption of AI agents require more memory than previous AI models, Kim noted.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Reasoning models, which explain their output in multiple steps, are even more demanding, she adds.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

At one weekend session, “Evolving RL-Based Reasoning Data in LLMs,” a startup founder who specialized in that esoteric area of research asked a reporter why they were at such a boring talk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

"Reasoning models can consume 100x more compute. Future reasoning can consume much more compute," said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on a company earnings call on Thursday, attempting to calm investor fears about DeepSeek's impact.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

“If he goes on like this,” said Henry, “he won’t have to. They’ll come right to us. Reasoning with him does no good. He just doesn’t grasp what a serious business this is.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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