Gary Marcus

Rank 12 of 47

Score 83

Reposted by Gary Marcus

I worry about a bubble burst once people realize that no AGI is near—no reliably generalist LLMs or “agents”.

Might seem less ambitious but it's far wiser to recognize: LLMs mainly create opportunities for making *general* progress for building AIs that solve *specific* tasks.

4/12/2024, 5:55:17 PM

The statement addresses the topic of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its potential impact on society's expectations and progress in the field of AI. The tone is cautionary, and the intent seems to be to temper expectations and redirect focus towards more achievable goals in AI development. The content suggests a preference for incremental progress in AI that solves specific tasks rather than chasing the elusive goal of AGI.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does no harm with words and actions, as it presents a cautious perspective without causing alarm or panic. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding by clarifying the current state of AI and setting realistic expectations for its development. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of the current focus on AGI without personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to guide society towards more practical and achievable goals in AI, which could be seen as contributing to the betterment of society. [+1]