Gary Marcus

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Score 64
6/15/2025, 12:24:40 PM
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Alek Kowalczyk
@a7alec
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26d
@GaryMarcus One domain - coding - it is pretty good and very useful
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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26d
Terence Tao reporting on the same problem we have seen endlessly in other domains: LLM’s produce output that “looks” correct but is often deeply wrong and even stupid on careful inspection.

I know of no domain in which this is NOT the case.

And yet people seem surprised over
vitrupo
@vitrupo
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26d
Terence Tao says today's AIs pass the eye test -- but fail miserably on the smell test.

They generate proofs that look flawless. But the mistakes are subtle, and strangely inhuman.

“There's a metaphorical mathematical smell.. it's not clear how to get AI to duplicate that.”

The statement engages in a discussion about the limitations and capabilities of AI in coding, acknowledging both its usefulness and its errors. It suggests that skilled coders can mitigate these errors through testing and debugging.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and acknowledges the limitations of AI, promoting a balanced view. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by recognizing both the strengths and weaknesses of AI in coding. [+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 previous comments, adding to the dialogue without personal attacks. [+1]