Gary Marcus

The statement 'Increasingly likely epitaph for LLMs: Large Ladders that did not reach the Moon' and the subsequent conversation engage in a critical discussion about the effectiveness and future of large language models (LLMs) in AI. The tone is skeptical and somewhat dismissive of the advancements and benchmarks presented for Claude 3.5 Sonnet, suggesting that despite improvements, LLMs may not achieve their lofty goals.

1. Principle 1:

   I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.

   The statement and conversation do not directly cause harm but express a critical viewpoint on the progress of LLMs. The skepticism could be seen as a form of constructive criticism, though it may be perceived as dismissive by those who support LLM advancements.
2. Principle 2:

   I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.

   The conversation respects the privacy and dignity of individuals, focusing on the technology rather than personal attacks. However, the dismissive tone could be seen as undermining the efforts of those working on LLMs.
3. Principle 3:

   I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.

   The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. It is critical and somewhat dismissive, which may not foster a constructive dialogue. [-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 conversation engages in a form of constructive criticism but borders on being dismissive rather than fostering a productive debate. It does not engage in personal attacks but could benefit from a more balanced and respectful tone. [-1]