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Will GPT-4 Live Up to the Hype? A Critical Perspective
The Initial Buzz and the Reality Check
Recently, Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, publicly dismissed the rampant speculation surrounding GPT-4. In an interview, he characterized the buzz about GPT-4’s supposed massive size—often cited as 100 trillion parameters—as a "ridiculous" meme. Altman expressed frustration, emphasizing that such hype is misguided and that OpenAI does not currently possess Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This candid statement sparked widespread discussion: if even the creator downplays expectations, what might the reality of GPT-4 look like?