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NYU professor emeritus and AI's most prominent skeptic. Author of "Rebooting AI" (2019, with Ernest Davis) and "Taming Silicon Valley" (2024). Founded Geometric Intelligence (acquired by Uber in 2016). In 2025, declared the generative AI boom "a scam," arguing that disappointing revenue figures and failed product launches prove the industry oversold its vision. Characterized 2025 as "peak bubble" and predicts AGI will not arrive in 2026 or 2027. Publishes prolifically on Substack and is a frequent media commentator on AI hype.
BA, Cognitive Science — Hampshire College
PhD, Cognitive Science — MIT
Operational History
Geometric Intelligence Acquisition
Geometric Intelligence, founded by Gary Marcus, was acquired by Uber.
foundingAGI Position Assessment
2026-2027
Skeptical of rapid AGI development, predicting delays.
- Generative AI hype is overstated.
- Current models are limited.
- Regulation is necessary.
Advocates for hybrid neurosymbolic approaches.
Intercepted Communications
“The generative AI boom is a scam.”
“2025 is peak bubble for AI.”
“AGI will not arrive in 2026 or 2027.”
“Current LLM approaches are fundamentally limited and unreliable.”
“We need increased public AI literacy and regulation.”
Research Output
Taming Silicon Valley
2024Discusses the challenges and opportunities in the AI landscape.
Rebooting AI
2019Critiques current AI methodologies and proposes new frameworks.
Known Associates
Organizational Affiliations
Current
Robust.AI
Advisor
2020-present
Former
Geometric Intelligence
Founder
2015-2016
Uber
Acquirer
2016
Source Material
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04