Ever thought punctuation was just an afterthought? Think again. In this deep dive, we explore groundbreaking research that suggests those tiny commas, periods, and dashes might be the key to how large language models (LLMs) understand the world. We break down how punctuation and small words like "the" act as crucial context carriers, helping AI make sense of long, complex texts. Plus, we discuss what this means for other types of data—images, sounds, and even code. Tune in to discover the unexpected role of punctuation in shaping AI’s intelligence!Read more: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.15007