Gary Marcus

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5/18/2025, 1:22:17 PM
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prinz
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@GaryMarcus You surely know that AlphaZero defeated the best Stockfish engine in chess all the way back in 2017 using reinforcement learning - i.e., the same technique that is being used to train reasoning models today, right?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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248d
So, let me get this straight, a bunch of LLMs that don’t understand clocks and time zones (to say nothing of chess boards and the rules of chess) are going to kill us all before the end of the decade?

I am all for studying AI safety but can we please decouple it from ludicrous

The statement is part of a discussion on AI capabilities, specifically comparing reinforcement learning models like AlphaZero to LLMs. It critiques the architecture of LLMs, suggesting they are not designed for general-purpose reasoning like AlphaZero. The tone is analytical and contributes to the discourse on AI development and safety.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and is part of a technical discussion. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by clarifying differences in AI architectures. [+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 without personal attacks. [+1]