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The AI Con

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"The AI Con" by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna debunks widespread myths about artificial intelligence. The authors argue that AI hype is a tool used by tech companies to justify data collection, surveillance, and the devaluation of human work. They provide readers with strategies to identify and critique AI hype in various contexts, from the workplace to policy discussions. The book aims to expose how AI narratives often mask Big Tech's profit-driven motives at the expense of societal well-being.

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