Questioning Linear Extrapolation of LLM Parameters
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-10
The author expresses skepticism towards linear extrapolations like "31Q total parameters and 243T active parameters," arguing that such scales might never materialize. They also suggest that parametric knowledge may not necessarily be the primary vessel for "Godmind" preferences.
This response challenges an AI 2040 scenario discussion, fundamentally questioning the reliability of using parameter scales to linearly predict the capabilities of future intelligent systems.
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