Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna release "The AI Con" book

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-01 19:15

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna have authored a new book titled "The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want." The book is described as highly touted and focuses on critiquing the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and advocating for a more desirable future. AI

IMPACT Offers a critical perspective on AI hype and advocates for shaping a desired future.

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