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Timnit Gebru cancels interview over journalist's Nick Bostrom chat

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Timnit Gebru has withdrawn from an upcoming interview after discovering the journalist had recently interviewed Nick Bostrom. Gebru cited Bostrom's history as a "blatant eugenicist" as the reason for her decision, expressing frustration that such figures continue to gain platforms. AI

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Timnit Gebru cancels interview over journalist's Nick Bostrom chat

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · timnitgebru.blacksky.app ·

    I found out that the journalist who was going to interview me tomorrow had JUST Interviewed Nick Bostrom.

    I found out that the journalist who was going to interview me tomorrow had JUST Interviewed Nick Bostrom. Constructing my email on why I'm pulling out, complete with quotes from the blatant eugenicist. That's right folks, dude has gotten revived & is making the rounds. Nothin…

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