Gary Marcus

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6/3/2025, 10:58:55 PM
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@nejsnave
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@GaryMarcus Why is counting zebra a use case? What am I missing. Maybe this is stuff AI is not very good at and should not be used for?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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i am genuinely at a loss how AI is going to replace white color jobs that involve a visual component when even state of the art models can鈥檛 reliably count the number of legs in an unusual-looking zebra.
Anh Nguyen (Totti)
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@GaryMarcus @davidad We have new findings showing [ o3, o4-mini, GPT-4.1, gemini 2.5 pro, sonnet 3.7 ] all still struggle with bias/hallucination in **counting** on simple counterfactual images (zebra w 5 legs, Adidas logo w 4 stripes) 馃槅

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the limitations of AI in handling unexpected scenarios across various domains. It highlights a critical issue in AI development, contributing to the broader conversation about AI capabilities and limitations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm and is a neutral observation about AI capabilities.聽[+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by pointing out a specific challenge in AI, encouraging further exploration and improvement.聽[+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 statement engages constructively with the ongoing discussion about AI limitations without personal attacks.聽[+1]