Large Language Models (LLMs), often touted as ‘plug-and-play’ solutions, are facing significant accuracy challenges in real-world applications, according to a recent Reddit discussion. Users reported struggles integrating LLMs into domain-specific tasks, citing issues with logical reasoning and the tendency for these models to ‘hallucinate’ – generating factually incorrect or nonsensical information. The financial impact of these inaccuracies could be substantial for businesses. While solutions like real-time evaluation tools are being developed to address these problems, the overall safety and reliability of current LLMs remain a key concern for those looking to implement them in practical settings. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1khgy8x/llms_arent_plugandplay_for_real_applications/