Gary Marcus

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Score 83
5/13/2024, 10:06:28 PM
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Colonel Tasty
@JoshhuaSays
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@GaryMarcus Hatred maybe is the wrong word here. Something like "how can I find a way to shit on this"
Colonel Tasty
@JoshhuaSays
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599d
@GaryMarcus Gary I really think you're an important counterbalance to the insane hype behind LLMs but look at what's been shown today. This is literal science fiction stuff. It really seems like the good criticism you gave before Congress has given way to just unwavering hatred. Kinda sad…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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599d
@JoshhuaSays which goal post has shifted, pray tell.
Colonel Tasty
@JoshhuaSays
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599d
@GaryMarcus This reeks of cope and goalpost shifting.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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599d
GPT-4o hot take:
• The speech synthesis is terrific, reminds me of Google Duplex (which never took off).
but
• If OpenAI had GPT-5, they have would shown it.
• They don’t have GPT-5 after 14 months of trying.
• The most important figure in the blogpost is attached below. And…

The statement by @JoshhuaSays discussing scaling laws and diminishing returns in the context of a broader conversation about the impact and criticism of large language models (LLMs) constitutes public discourse. It engages with the topic of technological development and its implications, which is a matter of public interest.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm as it contributes to a technical discussion without any derogatory or harmful content. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects the dignity of others by maintaining a focus on the subject matter without personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The comment promotes understanding by highlighting an important aspect of technology development, which is the concept of diminishing returns in scaling laws. [+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 what the author perceives as a significant issue (diminishing returns) in the ongoing development of LLMs. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The author acknowledges the importance of the issue discussed, suggesting a readiness to correct or refine understanding based on evidence ('if true, that is extremely important'). [+1]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to highlight a potentially overlooked aspect of LLM development, contributing positively to the discourse. [+1]
  7. 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 relevant and substantive issues responsibly. [+1]