Generative AI Is the Marshmallow Test
Summary
The article "Generative AI Is the Marshmallow Test" draws an analogy between the classic marshmallow test of delayed gratification and society’s response to generative AI. It argues that the true test for the AI field is whether individuals and organizations can resist short-term gains and instead develop responsible, long-term strategies for AI deployment, highlighting the importance of patience and ethical foresight in shaping the technology’s future impact.