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We Stopped Using the Mathematics That Works
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Path dependence and disciplinary silos have contributed to the decline in the use of effective mathematical techniques in AI. Despite existing since the 1960s, these techniques have been overshadowed by simpler, "good enough" solutions marketed as AI agents.
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- Concern: The article's premise is confusing, suggesting alternative methods to deep learning 'work' while referencing their failures, which undermines its argument.
- Concern: There is a lack of clarity regarding what 'works' means in the context of deep learning, leading to confusion about the historical narrative.
- Concern: The article is criticized as being poorly constructed, with one commenter labeling it as 'LLM-garbage', indicating a significant dissatisfaction with its content.