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The AI Con Named Finalist for Washington State Book Award

The book "The AI Con" by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna has been named a finalist for the 2026 Washington State Book Award in the General Nonfiction/Biography category. This recognition highlights the book's contribution to the discussion around artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT This award nomination signifies the growing cultural and literary recognition of discussions surrounding artificial intelligence.

RANK_REASON The item reports on a book being a finalist for a literary award, which falls under research/cultural impact. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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The AI Con Named Finalist for Washington State Book Award

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

    Very proud that The AI Con is a finalist for the 2026 Washington State Book Award (General Nonfiction/Biography)

    Very proud that The AI Con is a finalist for the 2026 Washington State Book Award (General Nonfiction/Biography) washingtoncenterforthebook.org/2026-washing... w/@alexhanna.bsky.social