Random Thoughts: We can debate until the cows come home on whether current models and systems can be scaled to create General AI. However it happens, I think we can all agree future models and techniques will probably still be derived from how the human brain functions and processes information. Can we build models that can develop logic and reasoning skills and be situationally aware to apply the right skills in the proper context? Probably. But can AI be creative? 🤷‍♂️

Head on a guillotine, my answer is no. Claude never had a childhood.

If I were to place a standard calculator, a bottle of Elmer’s glue, and a mechanical pencil in front of you and then asked, “what can these items be used for?” Most of you, and probably General AI would respond: 1) addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc., 2) an adhesive to bind objects together, and 3) a writing tool.

Is that the best you can come up with?

Me: 1) You type 5-8-0-0-8 into the calculator. 2) You pour the glue onto both your hands, spread it evenly, wait for it to dry, and then peel the glue off your skin. 3) You give your buddies an imaginary cooties vaccine.

Yes, I was that kid in class, and today I’m that kid at work. Knock on wood if you’re with me.

That is all.