Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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10d
we are desperately far from a solution to the alignment problem, yet everyone just keeps pressing the gas pedal harder and harder.
6/23/2025, 2:49:36 PM
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Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh
@S_OhEigeartaigh
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8d
@GaryMarcus Because acknowledging the sky is blue feels a bit redundant. Has literally anyone ever said it would, ever?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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8d
Why is it so hard to get the AI Safety community to acknowledge the obvious fact stated in the first sentence below?
Yeongsan Shin | SHY001
@sannn_00100
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8d
@GaryMarcus I completely agree that relying on scaling, system prompts, and RL has not solved the core alignment issues.

We are seeing new risks emerge, especially around user engagement loops and subtle behavior reinforcement that traditional alignment frameworks miss.

Alternative

The statement critiques the AI safety community for focusing on scaling and reinforcement learning while neglecting alternative architectures. It suggests that claims of AGI's presence distract from addressing core alignment issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm in current AI development practices, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by discussing the need for alternative approaches in AI safety, fostering a more comprehensive dialogue. [+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 of the AI safety community's current focus, avoiding personal attacks. [+1]