Yes, that is not in contention. Not all transformers are LLMs, not all neural networks are transformers, not all machine learning methods are neural networks, not all statistical methods are machine learning.

I'm not saying this is an LLM, margalabargala is not saying this is an LLM. They only said they hoped that they did not integrate an LLM into the weather model, which is a reasonable and informed concern to have.

Sigmar is correctly pointing out that they're using a transformer model, and that transformers are effective for modeling things other than language. (And, implicitly, that this _isn't_ adding a step where they ask ChatGPT to vibe check the forecast.)