Gary Marcus Faces Fake Quote Screenshots, Calls Out AI Discourse
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-02
Gary Marcus shared a dramatic episode from the AI discourse: when challenged to provide actual quotes proving him wrong, a critic replied with a screenshot. However, the quote was fabricated from a fake Reddit account impersonating him. Marcus noted that resorting to fabricating beliefs is a sign of desperation in the current AI debate.
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