Gary Marcus

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2/16/2025, 8:48:24 PM
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Dan
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus I haven’t drunk any koolaid here. You stated that the goal of xAI is a particular world view and I just haven’t seen that stated anywhere. What particular world view do you see and is it stated or a secret goal?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@KettlebellDan You have drunk a lot of Kool-ade. the goal is to propogate Elon’s perception of truth.
Dan
@KettlebellDan
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279d
@GaryMarcus I’ve never heard that the goal of Grok is to present a particular world view. It’s been stated more the opposite, to dial down on the layer on top of the LLM to allow for maximum truth
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@KettlebellDan 1. It’s is literally the goal of Grok to present a very particular view of the world
2. grok 2 failed in that regard, but Elon seems gleeful that 3 may be succeeding at that. His own tweet goes to his enthusiasm for that.
Dan
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus I read your article Gary. I don’t disagree that making LLMs in charge of important decision making is currently not the right move. The propaganda comment however seems presented in the article but never supported again with evidence.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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“LLMs can influence people’s attitudes; people may not even know they have been influenced; and if you warn them, they can still be affected.

Grok 3 is designed to be a nuclear propaganda weapon, and Musk is proud of it.”

From my new substack (with references), link below

The statement is part of a public discourse discussing the potential influence and goals of AI, specifically Grok, developed by xAI. It suggests that the AI's purpose aligns with a particular individual's worldview, raising concerns about bias and influence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement implies potential harm by suggesting Grok is designed to propagate a specific worldview, which could mislead users. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It questions the transparency and intent behind Grok's development, potentially respecting privacy but challenging the dignity of those involved.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it focuses on criticism without 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 statement engages in criticism but lacks constructive dialogue, potentially leading to personal attacks rather than a balanced discussion. [-1]