Gary Marcus mocks 'record levels of cope' as Chinese open-source models erode frontier labs' pricing power
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-10-14
Gary Marcus quote-posted a roundup of what he calls AI industry cope: claims that frontier labs losing share and pricing power to Chinese open-source models is 'bullish for demand,' that spending commitments are 'bullshit' but irrelevant, and that delayed AI IPOs are 'a healthy sign.' He quips such cope is reaching record levels.
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