Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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202d
Most of this could have been written after ELIZA, in 1965.

ELIZA wasn’t conscious, and nor is ChatGPT.

ELIZA’s apparent emotions were an illusion of mimicking human language; so are ChatGPT’s.

My guess: the subtext to all this is that AI-induced delusion is becoming a
6/7/2025, 4:19:41 PM
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Joanne Jang
@joannejang
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204d
some thoughts on human-ai relationships and how we're approaching them at openai

it's a long blog post --

tl;dr we build models to serve people first. as more people feel increasingly connected to ai, we’re prioritizing research into how this impacts their emotional well-being.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the historical context of AI development and its implications on human-AI relationships. It questions the novelty and impact of current AI models compared to earlier ones like ELIZA.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm but challenges the novelty of current AI discussions, which can be seen as constructive criticism.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by drawing parallels between past and present AI, encouraging reflection on AI's emotional impact. [+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 in constructive criticism without personal attacks, focusing on the content of the AI discussion. [+1]