Gary Marcus makes the case for boycotting generative AI over reliability
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-10
Gary Marcus published a case for boycotting generative AI. Boosting commentary from JJJLacey, he argues the issue isn't that machines are too smart but too unreliable to trust, while society is rapidly giving them too much power over the world—calling for a pause.
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