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Mar 31, 2026 softmax attention dilution context rot information theory attention weights

Softmax Attention and the Dilution Problem: The Math Behind Context Rot

As context grows, softmax normalizes attention weights so each relevant token gets less attention. This mathematical property is why AI accuracy drops with length.