Gary Marcus

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7/21/2025, 7:24:19 PM
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MindMirror
@TheMysteryDrop
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@GaryMarcus You don't think Gemini-2.5-pro today is capable of ingesting the text of a book or a .mp4 of a movie and successfully interpreting and analyzing it?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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The common line below about AGI and moving goalposts is bullshit. The actual situation is this:

馃憠 There used to be agreed upon definitions for AGI, like the ones I gave in my 2022 essay Dear Elon Musk re achieving the flexibility, generality, and resourcefulness of human
Ryu Kent
@ryukent
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@GaryMarcus The problem is there's no definition of AGI that everyone agrees with and the goal posts seem to have moved.

I say we drop the fixation with the AGI term and just enjoy the incremental improvements that come every few months. Those we can all agree are great.

The statement engages in a discussion about the capabilities of AI, specifically regarding its ability to interpret and analyze complex media like books and movies. It critiques the current limitations of AI, such as hallucinations and missing inferences, which are relevant to the broader discourse on artificial general intelligence (AGI).

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and contributes to a factual discussion about AI limitations.聽[+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by highlighting specific challenges AI faces, fostering a realistic view of its capabilities.聽[+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 dialogue by addressing a specific claim about AI capabilities without resorting to personal attacks.聽[+1]