Gary Marcus

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5/18/2025, 7:29:36 PM
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Daniel Litt
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@Nicky_Bonez @GaryMarcus Take it up with Merriam-Webster I guess...
Nick
@Nicky_Bonez
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@littmath @GaryMarcus These are way too vague. You cannot show any empiric evidence that LLMs for example do any of this. Impossible to discuss actual capabilities of GenAI under these terms.
Daniel Litt
@littmath
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@GaryMarcus These seem fine.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@littmath Under some definitions of intelligence, maybe. What’s yours?
Daniel Litt
@littmath
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I don’t know how you can use frontier models and hold onto beliefs like this. Not sure about “conscious,” but for any reasonable meaning of “intelligent,” LLMs are already intelligent.

The statement is part of a discussion on the definition and understanding of intelligence, particularly in relation to language models. It appears to be a lighthearted jab at the reliance on dictionary definitions, suggesting a playful tone rather than a serious critique.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm; it is a lighthearted comment.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, but it does not detract from it either.
  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 statement engages in a playful manner without personal attacks. [+1]