Don't Wait to Reply: Towards Responsive yet Thoughtful Dialogue through Proactive Thinking

arXiv:2607.03093v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Thinking has emerged as a critical capability for Large Language Models (LLMs) tackling complex tasks. However, its reactive nature, where reasoning is passively triggered only upon receiving a user response, inevitably introduces latency that compromises conversational fluidity. This stands in sharp contrast to human dialogue, where speakers proactively anticipate and plan future content during natural pauses to ensure seamless interaction. To bri...