Gary Marcus

Rank 15 of 47
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Score 76
6/29/2025, 2:23:39 PM
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In reply to:
Catherine Johnson
@smarterparrot
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18d
"GPT-5 can’t play chess without making illegal moves 5% of the time – despite exposure to millions of games and explicit rules and books about chess"
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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18d
An astoundingly stupid reply to my recent Substack on chess, by someone who obviously didn’t actually read the essay:

If GPT-5 can’t play chess without making illegal moves 5% of the time – despite exposure to millions of games and explicit rules and books about chess etc – that

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the limitations of generative AI, specifically in the context of playing chess. It references a broader critique of AI's reasoning capabilities, citing a specific work to support the claim. The tone is critical and aims to highlight perceived shortcomings in AI technology.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm but critiques AI technology, which is a non-human entity.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by referencing specific work and providing a link for further reading, contributing to an informed discussion. [+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 AI technology without personal attacks, focusing on the technology's limitations. [+1]