When Structure Doesn't Help: LLMs Do Not Read Text-Attributed Graphs as Effectively as We Expected
NeutralArtificial Intelligence
- Recent research indicates that large language models (LLMs) do not perform as effectively as anticipated when interpreting text-attributed graphs, despite their success in natural language understanding. The study reveals that LLMs relying solely on node textual descriptions achieve strong performance, while structural encoding strategies yield marginal or negative results.
- This finding is significant as it challenges the assumption that incorporating structural information enhances LLM capabilities in graph reasoning. The results suggest a need for reevaluation of how LLMs are trained and utilized in tasks involving graph data.
- The implications of this research resonate with ongoing discussions about the limitations of LLMs in various applications, including spatial reasoning and multilingual contexts. As advancements in AI continue, understanding the balance between textual and structural information remains crucial for optimizing LLM performance across diverse domains.
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