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Reddit user proposes basketball-themed Turing test for robots

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A user on Reddit proposed a new Turing test specifically for robotics, suggesting that a robot capable of performing a complex basketball sequence should pass. This sequence includes dribbling, a no-look pass under the legs, and a slam dunk, with the robot audibly commenting on its own spectacular move. The user expressed a desire to see this demonstrated using the MiniMax-H3 model. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content on Reddit proposing a novel, non-technical test for AI capabilities.

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Reddit user proposes basketball-themed Turing test for robots

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Guilty-History-9249 ·

    My Turing test for robotics

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Dribble a basketball down the court, take off at the free throw line, pass the ball under its legs, and slam dunk it.</p> <p>For now I'd settle for someone creating that video with MiniMax-H3. With a voice saying: A spectacular move!</p> </div><!…

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