Gary Marcus

Rank 11 of 47
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Score 122
1/25/2025, 8:09:09 PM
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In reply to:
Laurent Turcotte
@light2909
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119d
@GaryMarcus Devin is not a real agentic system
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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119d
Agents are off to a really shitty start.
Philip Schaffer
@PhilipGSchaffer
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119d
@GaryMarcus I just canceled our Devin subscription. It successfully completed 0% of the tasks I assigned it (it came kinda close once).

For each task, the amount of time it took to write up what I wanted, then review and test its code, was always longer than me just doing it myself.

The statement is part of a discussion critiquing the performance of an AI system, Devin, which is described as failing to meet expectations as a software engineer. The conversation involves questioning the effectiveness of Devin and comparing it to other systems.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm; it questions the performance of an AI system, which is a valid critique. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by seeking clarification on what constitutes a successful agentic system. [+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 asking for comparisons and examples of better systems. [+1]