The statement critiques the AI community's reliance on a specific metric (METR task time graph) as a universal measure of AI performance, drawing parallels to past premature conclusions about AI scaling. It engages in public discourse by addressing the broader issue of how AI metrics are interpreted and used within the community.
Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.The statement does not use harmful language and focuses on critiquing ideas rather than individuals, adhering to the principle of doing no harm.
[+1]Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.The statement promotes understanding by questioning the validity of a widely accepted metric, encouraging deeper analysis and discussion.
[+2]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 questioning the community's consensus on the metric without resorting to personal attacks.
[+2]Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.The statement upholds free speech by responsibly critiquing a public issue within the AI community, contributing to the dialogue with integrity.
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