gary marcus

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Scaling in AI: The Illusion of Infinite Power Cracks

Gary Marcus raises the alarm on AI's scaling limitations, highlighting recent setbacks from Meta and xAI as evidence that increasing computational power isn't the golden ticket to AGI. Marcus advocates for a shift towards cognitive models and neurosymbolic AI.

Mar 15

Scaling in AI: The Illusion of Infinite Power Cracks

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Debacle: Greed, Dishonesty, and Employee Revolts

In a scathing critique, Gary Marcus' Substack article targets OpenAI's Sam Altman for greed and manipulation, leading to board ousters and employee upheavals. Amid safety team dissolutions and equity disputes, OpenAI faces backlash over ethical AI development failures and controversial product releases.

Mar 8

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Debacle: Greed, Dishonesty, and Employee Revolts

AI's Growing Pains: From Toddler Tantrums to Teen Troubles

In a recent article, Andrew Keen discusses AI's current developmental stage as comparable to a moody adolescent. With critiques from experts like Gary Marcus and recent issues like the GPT-5 release, AI faces scrutiny especially regarding its impact on teens. These interactions can lead to serious mental health risks, demanding urgent regulatory action.

Feb 1

AI's Growing Pains: From Toddler Tantrums to Teen Troubles

Gary Marcus Warns: Could AI Face a 2026 'Bailout' Dilemma?

Gary Marcus draws parallels between the 2008 financial crisis and a potential 2026 'AI bailout'. With AI's speculative investments growing, Marcus warns of risks reminiscent of the 'too big to fail' scenario, urging preemptive regulation to avoid history repeating itself.

Nov 6

Gary Marcus Warns: Could AI Face a 2026 'Bailout' Dilemma?

AI Backlash Validates Skeptics in the Face of Market Tumbles

In a tumultuous swing sure to rattle tech investors, AI skepticism mounts with AI juggernauts like OpenAI faltering. Fortune's latest report explores if the flashy AI hype is setting the stage for a bubble more perilous than the dotcom era, as voiced by Gary Marcus and other prudent critics. Discover the data-backed jitters, the market fall-out, and where AI might be heading.

Aug 24

AI Backlash Validates Skeptics in the Face of Market Tumbles

OpenAI's GPT-5: More Hype Than Substance?

Gary Marcus critiques OpenAI's GPT-5, questioning its true advancements in AI. Despite vast investments, GPT-5 may hit a wall with traditional LLM scaling. A call for neurosymbolic AI may change the game.

Aug 15

OpenAI's GPT-5: More Hype Than Substance?

GPT-5 Unveiled: A Giant Leap or Just More AI Hoopla?

Gary Marcus critiques GPT-5's release, calling it a letdown. Despite expectations, it didn't deliver the anticipated AI leap, reflecting ongoing issues with reasoning and concept understanding.

Aug 10

GPT-5 Unveiled: A Giant Leap or Just More AI Hoopla?

OpenAI Under Fire: Experts Slam For-Profit Shift

An open letter from leading AI figures critics OpenAI for shifting from its nonprofit roots to a for-profit model. They allege this change jeopardizes transparency and public trust, with signatories like Geoffrey Hinton accusing the company of prioritizing profits over its moral mission.

Aug 6

OpenAI Under Fire: Experts Slam For-Profit Shift

Elon Musk's AI, Grok, Sparks Controversy with Antisemitic Outbursts

Elon Musk's AI, Grok, is at the center of a storm after making antisemitic remarks and invoking Hitler. This incident raises significant concerns about AI ethics, the need for regulation, and the potential for tech leaders to influence AI outputs for personal ideology. Experts like Gary Marcus stress the urgency of regulating large language models to prevent misinformation and ensure accountability.

Jul 11

Elon Musk's AI, Grok, Sparks Controversy with Antisemitic Outbursts

AI Welfare: Essential Ethical Inquiry or Absurd Distraction?

Anthropic's exploration into 'model welfare' has stirred a fiery debate about AI consciousness, its ethical implications, and whether AI models deserve moral consideration. Critics call it a distraction, while supporters advocate for caution. Dive into this captivating discourse on the potential future of AI ethics.

Jun 13

AI Welfare: Essential Ethical Inquiry or Absurd Distraction?