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AI Ethics Expert Emily Bender Rejects Alignment with TESCREALists

Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI ethics, has strongly advised against aligning with or platforming "TESCREALists." She argues that there is no obligation to legitimize their viewpoints or shift the Overton window to accommodate their ideas. Bender emphasizes the importance of maintaining a critical stance and not conceding ground to these groups. AI

IMPACT This commentary highlights ongoing debates within AI ethics regarding the responsible engagement with potentially harmful ideologies.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice in AI ethics.

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AI Ethics Expert Emily Bender Rejects Alignment with TESCREALists

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

    Here's the thing. We do not, under any circumstances, have to hand it to them. No common cause with TESCREALists, no platforming their nonsense as if it had any

    Here's the thing. We do not, under any circumstances, have to hand it to them. No common cause with TESCREALists, no platforming their nonsense as if it had any value, no picking up the Overton window and carrying it over to them.