Gary Marcus

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2/18/2025, 5:52:59 AM
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In reply to:
Drew Carson
@drew_carson_ai
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@DanraeP @GaryMarcus as you approach 100% competency your rate of progress will (naturally) slow. That doesn't mean it's a wall, just that the last 1-2% of capability are very difficult to achieve and very valuable once achieved.
Danrae Pray
@DanraeP
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272d
@GaryMarcus Sure does look like a wall to me lol (15x more compute with severely diminishing returns)
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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272d
Longstanding pet peeve: exaggerating something by chopping off the y-axis, instead of running it from zero.

Oh wait, here is a great example!

The statement is part of a technical discussion about AI benchmarks and progress. It addresses the challenges in achieving high competency levels in AI systems, suggesting that there are many areas where performance is not yet optimal.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and contributes to a technical discussion. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by acknowledging the complexity of achieving high competency in AI. [+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.
    Engages in constructive dialogue by responding to a previous point about AI progress. [+1]