Why Large Language Models Fall Short for Financial Forecasting, According to Anaplan CEO

Large language models can solve complex mathematical problems, but they cannot deliver the accuracy that financial forecasting demands. This fundamental limitation has become a rallying cry for Anaplan CEO Charlie Gottdiener, who argues that while LLMs excel at generating plausible-sounding text, their probabilistic nature makes them unsuitable for mission-critical business calculations where every number must be verifiable and auditable.