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AI Tools Can Misrepresent Data, Expert Demonstrates

Dr. Cecilia Dones demonstrated how AI tools like chatbots and data dashboards can misrepresent the true meaning of data. Using NYC 311 complaint data, she illustrated how these systems can overstate the support for their conclusions. The discussion focused on critical thinking and data literacy in the age of AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for critical evaluation of AI-generated insights from data.

RANK_REASON The item is a recap of a discussion about critical thinking with AI and data, not a primary announcement or release.

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AI Tools Can Misrepresent Data, Expert Demonstrates

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    RECAP/RECORDING - Can You Trust the Story? Thinking Critically with AI and NYC Open Data https:// isoclivecivic.substack.com/p/t hinking-critically-with-ai Dr.

    RECAP/RECORDING - Can You Trust the Story? Thinking Critically with AI and NYC Open Data https:// isoclivecivic.substack.com/p/t hinking-critically-with-ai Dr. Cecilia Dones uses NYC 311 complaint data to show how dashboards, reports, and chatbots can quietly overstate what the n…