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> i.e. that these tests reflect the biases and interests of the people who make them

Of course. However i believe we can't move past that without being honest about where these biases are coming from. Many things in our world are the result of gender bias, both subtle and overt. However, at least at first glance, this does not appear to be one of them, and statements like the grandparent's quote serve to perpetuate such biases further.






It's a quote from the 80s from the original author (who is a man...)...

Thank you for virtue signalling, though.


> It's a quote from the 80s from the original author (who is a man...)...

Yes, that was pretty clear in the original comment (?)


Then remove the parts that offend your modern sensibilities and focus on the essence.

He was right. Scientists were focusing on the "science-y" bits and completely missed the elephant in the room, that the thing a toddler already masters are the monster challenge for AI right now, before we even get into "meaning of life" type stuff.




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