Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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The “Marcus Test” for AGI (I didn’t name it that, but it means “no AGI til Marcus says it’s AGI”) is a pretty good test for AGI.* But don’t bullshit yourself about what it is.

• It’s not about achieving a single result—I have used the word impressive (or similar) to describe
7/20/2025, 4:26:21 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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68d
Desperately need a name for the fallacy of thinking that a single “impressive” result entails AGI, given how many people here committed that error in the last 24 hours.
Wes Roth
@WesRothMoney
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69d
AGI achieved!

This was considered by many to be the most impossible AGI standard to achieve.

Congrats to the OpenAI team, I never thought I'd see the day.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the misconception that a single impressive result equates to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It critiques the tendency to overstate technological achievements without thorough understanding.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify misconceptions, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm by preventing misinformation. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By promoting understanding about AGI, the statement aligns with the principle of fostering empathy and compassion through informed 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 by addressing a specific fallacy without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]