Gary Marcus hits back: neurosymbolic AI rescued deep learning from the wall
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-02
Gary Marcus responded to criticism from jachiam0 on X, stating he has written numerous articles and books on neurosymbolic AI, and emphasizing that neurosymbolic AI (tools, harnesses) rescued deep learning from the wall. He accused the critic of not actually reading his work despite feigning familiarity. The exchange highlights ongoing debate on neurosymbolic approaches.
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