The Reasoning Lingua Franca: A Double-Edged Sword for Multilingual AI

arXiv — cs.CLTuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • Large Reasoning Models (LRMs) have demonstrated strong performance in mathematical and scientific tasks, yet their multilingual reasoning capabilities remain largely unexamined. A recent study reveals that when faced with non-English questions, LRMs tend to default to English reasoning, raising concerns about their interpretability and cultural sensitivity.
  • This development is significant as it highlights the limitations of LRMs in handling diverse linguistic contexts, which could affect their applicability in global settings and their effectiveness in multilingual environments.
  • The findings underscore a broader issue in AI development, where reliance on a single language can lead to biases and inaccuracies, prompting ongoing discussions about improving multilingual reasoning strategies and the need for more inclusive AI models that can better accommodate linguistic diversity.
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