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Nate Silver sparks debate on AI regulation with Emily Bender example

Nate Silver has reportedly used Emily M. Bender as an example of the left's opposition to AI regulation. Silver allegedly posted screenshots from "The AI Con," a work by Bender and Alex Hanna, which outlines proposals for addressing harms attributed to AI. This exchange highlights a debate surrounding AI regulation and its perceived political alignment. AI

IMPACT Highlights ongoing debates about the political dimensions of AI regulation and its perceived alignment with different ideological groups.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an opinion piece and social media exchange regarding AI regulation, not a primary event.

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Nate Silver sparks debate on AI regulation with Emily Bender example

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

    Lol -- over on X Nate Silver is apparently holding me up as an example of how "the Left" is anti-AI regulation, and proving his point by posting screen caps of

    Lol -- over on X Nate Silver is apparently holding me up as an example of how "the Left" is anti-AI regulation, and proving his point by posting screen caps of ch 7 of The AI Con, where @alexhanna.bsky.social and I outline some proposals for what to do about the harms done in the…