Gary Marcus

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Score 64
9/30/2024, 5:06:18 PM
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NLeseul
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@GaryMarcus It depends a lot on what you're doing, and what language you're doing it in, I think. People writing a lot of short Python scripts using standard libraries will probably see more benefit than people working with large proprietary C++ codebases.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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What if literally the biggest putative benefit of LLMs—coding—turned out to be a mirage?

New study hints that this might be the case, perhaps (I speculate) all fueled by a confirmation bias in which people notice immediate benefits (e.g., code written faster) but discount the…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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285d
“Devs gaining little (if anything) from coding assistants” @CIOonline

The statement 'i look forward to careful empirical work evaluating these kinds of questions' is a constructive and positive contribution to the ongoing discussion about the effectiveness of AI coding assistants. It expresses a desire for thorough and empirical research to address the questions raised, which aligns with the principles of promoting understanding and engaging in constructive dialogue.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and is respectful, as it does not attack or demean anyone involved in the conversation. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by expressing a desire for careful and empirical evaluation, which can lead to more informed and balanced discussions. [+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 by focusing on the need for empirical research rather than engaging in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]