Gary Marcus

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Score 81
3/26/2025, 7:10:12 AM
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Dan
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus Grok (somewhat ironically) had a good rebuttal. Take a skim:

First, saying "Grok just extends statistics" oversimplifies what I am as an AI. Sure, statistical models are part of my foundation—like most advanced AI systems—but I’m not just a fancy calculator spitting out
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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41d
@KettlebellDan Grok just extends statistics.

The real problem is that the proprietor doesn’t meet his own standards, as Grok so articulately explains. (“It's not always about outright falsehoods-sometimes it's exaggeration or speculation dressed up as fact-but the common thread is a casual
Dan
@KettlebellDan
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41d
@GaryMarcus have you encountered examples of xAI not adhering to the truth by design?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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41d
If Elon actually believed the second paragraph here, he would run X very differently than he does.

And his own account even more so.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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41d
xAI is the only major AI company with an absolute focus on truth, whether politically correct or not.

Rigorous adherence to truth is the only way to build safe AI and the only way to understand the true nature of the Universe.

The statement is part of a public discourse involving a discussion on AI, truth, and reasoning. It engages with public issues related to AI technology and its implications.

  1. 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 challenges the reasoning of another participant in the discussion but does so in a manner that could be perceived as dismissive or condescending, rather than engaging in constructive criticism or dialogue. It does not directly attack the person but implies a lack of understanding or insight on their part. [-1]