Gary Marcus

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6/1/2025, 5:00:34 AM
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Alex Utopia
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@GaryMarcus So what are they doing instead? Where is this 'original' idea going to come from exactly?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@alexutopia No great artists extrapolate all the time, going beyond just simple interpolations between what they have seen.

If that’s all they do, they aren’t considered great.
Alex Utopia
@alexutopia
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@GaryMarcus So do we. Young artists imagine themselves capable of creating something new, but every master knows, all we do is copy patterns, combine and rearrange them.

That's what intelligence is. How else would it work? Magic? Divine inspiration? There is no original thought.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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229d
Ever wonder why diffusion models seem like plagiarism machines?

That’s because they are.

They don’t think originally about art, they just do a fancy version of interpolation.
Chomba Bupe
@ChombaBupe
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A diffusion model isn't coming up with new images by intelligence but by sampling interpolated images from the distribution covered by D, it can't extrapolate outside that distribution.

The output is effectively a blending of many different images.

The statement is part of a broader discussion on the nature of creativity and originality in art, particularly in the context of AI and diffusion models. It engages with public discourse by addressing the philosophical and practical implications of AI in creative processes.

  1. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by suggesting that creativity involves connecting ideas and drawing on experience, which can foster empathy for the creative process. [+1]
  2. 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 constructive dialogue by responding to a question about originality without resorting to personal attacks or dismissive language. [+1]