Gary Marcus

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Score 51
6/15/2025, 2:19:24 AM
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In reply to:
David Freed
@freediebird
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17d
@GaryMarcus One consideration here: while existing models may have upper limits that we see as laughably far from AGI, discovery of a new model structure could be the catalyst that prompts a step-change in capabilities.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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17d
If we were 2 years from some kind of singularity-like AGI, I would expect current AI to be able to

• (minimally) do essentially anything cognitive that a bright 10 year child could do, such as understand movies, acquire the basics of new skills quickly, learn complex,

The statement engages in a substantive discussion about the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and critiques the current approach to AI architecture. It suggests that a more radical overhaul is needed rather than small tweaks, contributing to the broader debate on AI development strategies.

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