Gary Marcus Refuses to Bow to ASI Belief Without Solid Evidence
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-02
Prominent AI skeptic Gary Marcus tweeted that he will never bow down to the fervent belief in AGI/ASI on X unless he sees actual, tangible evidence. He criticized the industry for being filled with marketing essays lacking details and noted that the ideological divide seems to be at an impasse.
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