AI Can't Beat Your Finger: Why Highlight Prediction Fails
New research shows AI can't predict what you'll highlight better than your own reading position.
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Key Points
- AI cannot predict what you'll highlight better than simply knowing where you're reading.
- Even advanced models failed to beat this simple baseline in tests.
- This means personalized highlight tools are not yet reliable.
Why It Matters
Don't trust AI to highlight what's important for you—your own reading position is still the best guide.