Gary Marcus

Rank 13 of 47
|
Score 95
6/17/2025, 10:07:20 PM
X
In reply to:
Simon Willison
@simonw
·
8h
@GaryMarcus Sure, absolutely - I tend to tune out anyone who starts talking about AGI myself, personally
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
·
9h
@simonw some strawman never die.

but the existence of some utility does not mean i can’t also address the rampant but misguided claims of imminent AGI.
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
ChrisUniverse 🗽
@ChrisUniverseB
·
180d
ChatGPT releasing Task today is my bet — this is the true beginning of ending Gary Marcus take that AI is useless. 🔥

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the implications of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) claims on industry and government policy. It critiques the reliance on promises about AGI's proximity and asserts the speaker's right to be interested in the topic without being misrepresented.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify misconceptions and address the potential harm of misleading claims about AGI, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in personal attacks, though it does critique the broader industry's claims. [+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 by addressing the disagreement over AGI claims without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]