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Adam Karvonen
AI researcher with experience in robotics and hands-on manufacturing, including machining prototype rocket engine parts. Author of the LessWrong post about AI models failing at basic physical tasks.
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Apr 16, 2025
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“Frontier AI Models Still Fail at Basic Physical Tasks: A Manufacturing Case Study” by Adam Karvonen
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Adam Karvonen, an AI researcher with a hands-on background in robotics and manufacturing, discusses the critical failures of advanced AI models in basic physical tasks. He examines how even top models struggle with visual perception and physical reasoning in manufacturing, despite some improvements. Karvonen highlights the implications of uneven automation on the job market, suggesting that while white-collar roles may evolve, blue-collar workers could face significant challenges as AI technology outpaces their tasks.
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