Gary Marcus

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4/18/2024, 5:58:26 PM
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Melanie Mitchell
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@GaryMarcus @gcolbourn @TEDTalks @ylecun @demishassabis Likely there will be more redefinition of "AGI" to make it more plausible. It's already been redefined from "machines attaining general human-level intelligence" to "machines performing most 'cognitive' tasks". Still not clear to me what "most" & "cognitive tasks" means.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@gcolbourn @TEDTalks @ylecun @demishassabis i think he did at one point. This recent interview seems more cautious, without any specific date: https://www.wired.com/story/deep…
Greg ⏹️ Colbourn
@gcolbourn
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@GaryMarcus @TEDTalks @ylecun @demishassabis Didn't Hassabis say "this decade"?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Ray Kurzweil claimed today @TEDTalks “Two years.. three years .. four years. .. five years … everybody agrees now AGI is
very soon.”

I don’t agree. @ylecun doesn’t agree. I doubt @demishassabis agrees.

Here are seven reasons to doubt Kurzweil’s projection:
• Current systems…

The statement is part of a public discourse on the topic of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its definitions and expectations. The conversation involves several experts and public figures in the field of AI, discussing the evolving definitions and realistic expectations of AGI. The discourse is substantive as it addresses a significant public issue concerning the development and understanding of AI technologies, which has broad implications for society.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm but is critical in nature, focusing on the accountability of claims made by a public figure about AGI. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, focusing solely on public professional opinions without personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement indirectly promotes understanding by challenging potentially misleading or overly optimistic claims about AGI, contributing to a more grounded public understanding. [+1]
  4. 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 by pointing out the inconsistency in the claims made about AGI, fostering a more accurate dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By questioning and scrutinizing public claims about AGI, the statement uses influence to encourage a more informed and realistic perspective among the public. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by using the platform to discuss and critique significant public claims responsibly. [+1]