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Emily M. Bender criticizes AI reporting for anthropomorphism and obscuring OpenAI's role

Emily M. Bender criticizes recent reporting that anthropomorphizes an AI system, arguing that such coverage obscures the responsibility of OpenAI. She suggests that the reporters have done a poor job of accurately representing the system and its creators. AI

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Emily M. Bender criticizes AI reporting for anthropomorphism and obscuring OpenAI's role

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

    This is laughable --- "reporting says", well yes, these reporters did a bang-up job anthropomorphizing the system they are talking about, and obfuscating the re

    This is laughable --- "reporting says", well yes, these reporters did a bang-up job anthropomorphizing the system they are talking about, and obfuscating the responsibility that OpenAI holds here. bsky.app/profile/mims... Some examples: