Observed Signal · Mar 11, 2024 · Technical Release · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

Claude-3 Tops AI IQ Ranking, Beats ChatGPT-4

Executive Signal Summary

Blogger Maxim Lott conducted an IQ test on current AI models using a 35-question verbal translation of the Norwegian Mensa IQ test. Anthropic's Claude-3 achieved an IQ of 101, the first AI to surpass the average human IQ of 100, and outperformed OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, which scored 85. The test focused on reasoning rather than visual interpretation. Claude-1 and Claude-2 scored 64 and 82 respectively, while Microsoft's Bing Copilot and Google's Gemini scored 79 and 77.5. Lott projects future models could reach IQs of 120-140, indicating rapid progress in AI development.

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AI model IQ ranking showcases rapid progress in GenAI models, relevant to adtech tools, but not a major industry-shifting event.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Anthropic's Claude-3 achieved an IQ of 101 in a verbal Mensa-based test.
  • OpenAI's ChatGPT-4 scored an IQ of 85 on the same test.
  • The test was a 35-question verbal translation of the Norwegian Mensa IQ test created by Maxim Lott.
  • Claude-1 scored 64, Claude-2 scored 82, Bing Copilot scored 79, and Gemini scored 77.5.
  • The article predicts next Claude model could reach IQ 120 in 12-16 months.

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“Anthropic's Claude-3 has been shown to beat its rivals, including OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, and is also the first AI to exceed the usual human IQ ...”

“When Lott ChatGPT-4 described the matrices in words, it resulted in an assessable IQ. On average, OpenAI's model answered an average of 13 o...”

“In fifth place is Gemini from Google with an IQ of 77.5....”

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Primary Reporting: Trending Topics•Published: Mar 11, 2024
Original Coverage Title: “IQ ranking of AI Models: Claude-3 is more intelligent than ChatGPT-4”

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