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The Scaling Hypothesis - Gwern


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The provided source is an article titled "The Scaling Hypothesis" by Gwern, which explores the idea that the key to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) lies in simply scaling up the size and complexity of neural networks, training them on massive datasets and using vast computational resources. The article argues that scaling up models in this way leads to the emergence of new abilities and capabilities, including meta-learning and the capacity to reason. This idea, known as the "Scaling Hypothesis", stands in contrast to traditional approaches in AI research that focus on finding the "right algorithms" or crafting complex architectures. The author presents a wealth of evidence, primarily from the success of GPT-3, to support this hypothesis, while also addressing criticisms and potential risks associated with it.

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