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Despite these advances, notable limitations persist. Current models like Sparrow function mainly as reactive systems—they process input and generate output based on learned heuristics and rules. They lack the autonomous, reflective looping—an internal "thinking" process—that would allow true understanding, creativity, and moral reasoning akin to human cognition.
Furthermore, their tendency to operate within tightly defined boundaries (the "Walled Garden" approach) might serve safety but at the cost of creativity and flexibility. This is particularly pertinent when considering the development of AI systems that can handle abstract, nuanced, or controversial topics without defaulting to avoidance.