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No, it's not about pronouns. I'm saying there's no reason to expect that a machine acquiring more skills will "cross into intelligence".

I can train my dog to jump higher but he won't become a kangaroo.



Okay, so: define Intelligence. What task are LLMs failing at, that a real intelligent being could do? If LLMs do that, would you actually concede they're intelligent?

If your dog grows a tail and a pouch and starts hopping around, it might be time to concede that it is actually a kangaroo.


Do you think my dog could grow a pouch because of jump training?

If I train him to spin while jumping will he become a helicopter instead?


Okay, so "Intelligence" is just a magic made up word to you. Sorry to waste your time


Which close-up magic tricks do I have to learn before you'll admit I'm a proper wizard?




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