Gary Marcus

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Luiza Jarovsky
@LuizaJarovsky
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"Once gunning to be OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's 'favorite guinea pig,' Klarna is now plotting a big recruitment drive after its AI customer service agents couldn't quite hack it."
5/14/2025, 12:31:53 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@paulg Thanks for engaging, @paulg. I often enjoy your comments but I think that this one is an importantly erroneous oversimplification of ChatGPT’s reality:

1. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t. It is fundamentally erratic, yet presents nearly all answers with confidence —
Paul Graham
@paulg
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226d
@GaryMarcus ChatGPT works.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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228d
Elizabeth Holmes was an amateur.

The statement and conversation engage in public discourse about the reliability and implications of AI technologies, specifically ChatGPT and its application in business contexts like Klarna. The discussion critiques the oversimplification of AI capabilities and highlights real-world consequences of AI deployment.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement critiques the oversimplification of AI, which can help prevent harm by encouraging more nuanced understanding. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The conversation promotes understanding by discussing the complexities and limitations of AI technologies. [+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 dialogue is constructive, with participants engaging in a discussion about the merits and drawbacks of AI without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]