

Emily Bender
Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington. She is an expert in computational linguistics.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 29min
Superintelligent AI: can chatbots think?
Prof. Emily Bender and Pablo Arredondo discuss the intelligence of generative AI systems like ChatGPT and their role in legal reasoning. The limitations of chatbots in language understanding and the concept of 'stochastic parrots' are explored. The challenges of AI systems in explaining reasoning and the debate on AGI funding and anthropomorphization are also discussed.

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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Great Chatbot Debate: Do LLMs Really Understand?
Emily Bender, a computational linguist at the University of Washington, argues that LLMs lack true understanding, underscoring the significance of meaning and context. In contrast, Sébastien Bubeck from OpenAI defends LLMs, pointing to their advancements in problem-solving and reasoning. They discuss the evolution of AI, the subjective nature of understanding, and the skepticism surrounding Artificial General Intelligence. Key explorations include the impact of LLMs on human interaction and the complex relationship between wealth, power, and technology.

May 9, 2025 • 34min
Siliconsciousness: The AI Con: A Conversation with Dr. Alex Hanna and Dr. Emily Bender
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Alex Hanna, a sociologist and director at the Distributed AI Research Institute, teams up with Dr. Emily Bender, a professor of linguistics at the University of Washington. They delve into the hype surrounding AI, questioning whether it's fueling inequality. The conversation takes on the complexities of AI terminology, warning against oversimplification that can obscure risks. They also tackle how biases in technology reinforce systemic issues and critique big tech’s influence over policy, urging a rethinking of the future we want.