Emily M. Bender discusses AI colonialism with Te Hiku Media

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-01 13:16

Emily M. Bender interviewed Keoni Mahelona from Te Hiku Media for the podcast Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000. The conversation focused on the intersection of technosolutionism and colonialism within language technology. Alex Hanna also participated in the discussion. AI

IMPACT Explores the critical perspectives on AI's role in perpetuating colonialism and technosolutionism.

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