

Bayes Blast 36 – AI Grifters in Birmingham
Oct 23, 2024
A recent lecture on AI at the University of Birmingham raises eyebrows, featuring claims from Tania Duarte that blur the line between hype and reality. The discussion dives into the challenges rationalists face in contentious public debates, emphasizing constructive engagement. Listeners are guided through the murky waters of AI narratives and conspiratorial thinking, scrutinizing how influential figures shape these conversations. The interplay of transhumanism, effective altruism, and media biases offers a thought-provoking look at the implications for marginalized communities.
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AI Grifter Lecture
- AskWho attended an AI lecture at the University of Birmingham titled "Decoding AI Hype".
- The lecture, given by Tania Duarte, was part of the university's "Week of AI" events.
Dark Money Conspiracy
- Duarte claimed billionaires fund both positive and negative AI hype.
- She used the term "TESCREAL" to group various ideologies like transhumanism and effective altruism.
Yudkowsky Smear
- Duarte linked Eliezer Yudkowsky to race science and eugenics.
- AskWho found this connection spurious and reminiscent of genocidal rhetoric.