
Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, authors, "The AI Con" from Jun 2, 2025
Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU
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Automating Reality: Understanding AI's Role Beyond Hype
This chapter features a reflection on an interview with the authors of 'The AI Con', focusing on the contrast between the exaggerated promises of big tech regarding AI and its real-world implications. The host highlights the authors' thoughtful choice of language, advocating for 'automation' over 'AI' to better articulate their insights and showcase practical benefits.
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