Gary Marcus

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Score 35
8/3/2024, 5:47:08 AM
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Isaac King 🔍
@IsaacKing314
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@GaryMarcus @tunguz How about the various new datacenters that have been announced, like the $100 billion one that Microsoft is working on. Do you expect those to be cancelled?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@IsaacKing314 @tunguz interesting. i don’t think Meta would take theirs off anytime soon, no matter what. the costs are in the noise for them.
Isaac King 🔍
@IsaacKing314
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@GaryMarcus @tunguz Do you expect free chatbots like ChatGPT to be taken offline as the bubble bursts, since the cost to keep them running is not being recouped? That would be another nice objective metric.
Isaac King 🔍
@IsaacKing314
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@GaryMarcus @tunguz I'd want to clarify what counts as a "major media source" too. Several articles about an "AI bubble" have already been written by large outlets.
Isaac King 🔍
@IsaacKing314
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@GaryMarcus @tunguz These ones? I'm potentially open. Stock prices are nice and objective, I like that. VC investment seems quite subjective as to what counts, so I don't think that's a great metric without more clarification.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@xtbot @tunguz What odds will you give me @tunguz that 90 days from now VC will by most accounts be putting much less money in AI startups? That both MSFT and NVidia will be down from where there are today? That more than one major media source will have written pieces about the collapse of the…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@IsaacKing314 see criteria i suggested to @tunguz, who refused to bet. It wouldn’t be fair to do it at even odds, given how contrarian some see my view as.

The statement by @IsaacKing314 engages in a discussion about the potential future actions of Microsoft in response to the AI bubble, which is a public issue. The tone is speculative and analytical, aiming to predict corporate behavior in a challenging situation. The statement does not engage in personal attacks or disrespectful language, and it contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the AI industry's future.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and is focused on analyzing a corporate situation rather than attacking individuals or groups. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by engaging in a thoughtful discussion about potential corporate strategies in response to market conditions. [+1]
  3. 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 dialogue without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]