Title:
Concrete Q&A: Artificial Intelligence for Concrete
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
48
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
66-68
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, LLM, licensed design professional, specifications
DOI:
10.14359/51750556
Date:
3/1/2026
Abstract:
This month’s Q&A assesses the potential limitations of large language models (LLMs), a form of artificial intelligence, when used by licensed design professionals. It highlights the importance of verifying and fact checking information received by LLMs such as Open AI’s ChatGPT.
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