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Two Computer Scientists Debunk A.I. Hype with Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Debunking AI Myths

This chapter critically examines the overpowering claims of AI's ability to evaluate job candidates based on non-verbal cues, sparked by a thought-provoking MIT talk. The discussion highlights the disconnect between inflated developer assertions and the actual performance of AI, exploring how media sensationalism clouds public understanding of AI's true capabilities. Additionally, it reveals unethical practices in the AI industry that confuse automation with outsourced human labor, spotlighting the broader implications of these trends in society.

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