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AI researcher Emily M. Bender discusses "stochastic parrots" terminology

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Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI discourse, noted on Bluesky that a user on Mastodon suggested she use the term "stochastic parrots" instead of "probabilistic automation." This exchange highlights ongoing discussions and debates within the AI community regarding terminology and its implications. AI

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AI researcher Emily M. Bender discusses "stochastic parrots" terminology

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    Achievement unlocked: Over on mansplainers central (aka Mastodon) someone replied to this post by telling me that I should have suggested "stochastic parrots" i

    Achievement unlocked: Over on mansplainers central (aka Mastodon) someone replied to this post by telling me that I should have suggested "stochastic parrots" instead of "probabilistic automation". >>

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