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A critical argument Thoren makes is against the idea that simply scaling current models will lead to AGI. He points out the plateauing performance of large language models over the past two years, emphasizing that exponential growth alone won't suffice without addressing core conceptual and architectural challenges.
The Need for Integrated System Architecture
Thoren stresses that unifying desirable properties—like reasoning, causal modeling, learning, and transparency—necessitates a meticulously designed architecture. Just as an automobile cannot function without a properly integrated system of parts, AGI requires a comprehensive, well-engineered system of components working harmoniously.