Gary Marcus

Rank 13 of 47

Score 95

One of the biggest forms of cope among those who overhype current AI - from @sama last week to endless memes in the e/acc community - is to pretend that @garymarcus said that "AI is useless", when he never did.

These endless strawmen are pathetic for two different reasons.

Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus

180d

Total strawman.

I never said “AI is useless” (e.g., I love web search, GPS route planning, web search, recommendation engines and computational photography — and use all of those daily.)

I never even said LLMs are useless; I often say they are useful for brainstorming and

6/17/2025, 9:52:15 PM

The statement critiques the misrepresentation of Gary Marcus's views on AI, highlighting the use of strawman arguments. It aims to clarify Marcus's actual stance, which acknowledges the usefulness of AI in various applications. The tone is critical, focusing on correcting misinformation.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to correct misinformation, which aligns with doing no harm by promoting accurate discourse. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the argument rather than personal attacks. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By clarifying misconceptions, it promotes understanding and empathy towards differing viewpoints. [+1]
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 by addressing the strawman argument without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]