# What We are Missing in Multimodal LLM Evaluation?

> Source: <https://arxiv.org/abs/2606.26348>
> Published: 2026-06-27 04:00:00+00:00

# Computer Science > Artificial Intelligence

[Submitted on 24 Jun 2026]

# Title:What We are Missing in Multimodal LLM Evaluation?

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Abstract:Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) can process diverse inputs, e.g., text, images, audio, and video, and generate textual responses. While their capabilities have advanced rapidly, evaluation of such models has not kept pace. Most existing evaluation benchmarks are limited to isolated tasks and reveal little about whether a model integrates information across modalities. We examine current means for evaluating MLLMs and review the existing benchmark taxonomy to identify gaps, including temporal-spatial coherence, physical world understanding, multimodal consistency, and selective attention. Addressing these gaps is essential for measuring real progress in multimodal intelligence and exposing capability boundaries.

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