Questioning AI Promises and Press Releases

Consumers should be aware that companies have an incentive to exaggerate the capabilities of AI technologies. Journalists play a crucial role in asking skeptical questions and verifying the claims made by companies. Rather than just reporting optimistic press releases, journalists should seek the opinions of experts to provide a more balanced perspective. The history of unfulfilled promises in technologies like driverless cars emphasizes the importance of being cautious and waiting for technologies to move from demonstration to practical, widespread use before trusting their capabilities.